Responsibilities include the ability to appraise and improve organization sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, supply partnerships and identifying new opportunities to improve cost savings. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activities, with a focus on procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, and spend analysis.
6-12+ Month Contract-
100% REMOTE - in US and work on EST time zone. Rate: $40–$48 per hour (W2 only)
Please no corp-to-corp or third-party agencies Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Procurement Sourcing Specialist to support our healthcare organization’s non-clinical procurement operations. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activities, with a focus on procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, and spend analysis. The ideal candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, drive cost savings, and minimize risk. You’ll lead RFx processes, analyze spend data, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions meet operational and budgetary needs.
Job Summary
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for handling the organization's end-to-end sourcing operations by implementing sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage assigned commodities. Responsibilities include the ability to appraise and improve organization sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, supply partnerships and identifying new opportunities to improve cost savings.
Sourcing Strategy and Development
Develop sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals/objectives, budget targets and operational requirements to minimize risk
Perform data collection and conduct spend analysis at various levels to identify opportunities
Conduct market research to identify new technologies and supplier trends
Complete robust spend analytics to mine opportunities
Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
Sourcing Management
Manage RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) processes and lead sourcing events
Negotiate contracts that support sourcing strategies
Develop contract terms and conditions that minimize risks
Develop and route the contract cover sheet
Identify and vet preferred supplier capabilities and financial stability
Determine optimal supplier selection methods
Manage cross-organizational activities with suppliers
Customer Relationship Management
Develop strong relationships with end-users through consistent meetings
Gather spend requirements to support business operations
Act as internal consultant, facilitator, and problem solver
Supplier Relationship Management
Understand supplier business and future technology developments
Gather performance data to inform future sourcing events
Professional Development
Develop annual individual development plan to gain additional knowledge in healthcare industry and procurement functions.
Required Skills & Experience
Four (4) to seven (7) years of sourcing experience
Demonstrated project management skills
Experience negotiating contracts
Ability to lead sourcing events and build relationships
Experience leading meetings with suppliers and customers