Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

4w1 month ago

athenahealth

Atlanta, US · Full-time · $93,000 – $159,000

About this role

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. The Procurement Manager develops and executes category sourcing strategies, manages vendor relationships, and drives procurement practices for assigned categories. This role ensures alignment with business priorities and enterprise standards.

Lead sourcing events including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and end-to-end contract negotiations to drive value and cost optimization. Analyze spend data, market insights, and supplier performance metrics to identify savings opportunities and risk-mitigation strategies. Implement procurement processes and systems for enhanced efficiency.

The Global Procurement Team acquires goods and services essential to operations, managing from strategic sourcing to payment. They focus on supplier selection, contract negotiations, transactional and market data analysis, and continuous process improvement. Their mission drives efficiency, mitigates risks, and delivers measurable value across the enterprise.

Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders to meet objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide mentorship to junior team members like Associates and Analysts. Monitor supplier compliance, category governance, and prepare summaries for leadership.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Finance, or Business (preferred)
8 - 10 years in procurement/strategic sourcing
Solid financial and analytical capability (TCO, cost drivers, supplier performance)
Advanced knowledge of procurement cost structures
Proficiency in procurement toolsets including WSS, Oracle, and procurement technologies
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on best practices and governance
Strong strategic-sourcing skills, including category strategy, market analysis, and competitive bidding

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for assigned direct and indirect spend areas
Lead and manage sourcing events, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and end-to-end contract negotiations
Analyze spend data, market insights, and supplier performance metrics to identify savings opportunities
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
Implement and optimize procurement processes and systems using procurement toolsets
Monitor supplier compliance and category governance, ensuring adherence to policies and contracts
Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations