| Location | Chattanooga, TN |
Job Summary:
Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing a sourcing strategy, setting priorities based on greatest impact on cost of goods, services and equipment, lead times, product availability, and total cost of ownership, expansion of supply agreements with key supplier/partners, and broadening the Erlanger sourcing footprint. The position will develop, track, and report key performance metrics. The position is responsible for management of all activities regarding contracting with suppliers. This includes but is not limited to supplier selection, contract negotiation, contract implementation, contract utilization tracking, providing contracting support on new strategic programs and projects, and maintaining effective partnerships with our distributors, manufacturers, and other suppliers. Actions include negotiating non-GPO contracts, review existing, new and revised GPO agreements. Support current and recommend new standardization efforts relating to equipment, consumables, and services. Day to day management of the Purchasing Department
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent extensive work experience in materials management.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required:
Four years of purchasing management.
Supervisory experience
Experience in the specialty of material procurement, contract negotiations, materials bidding, and contract/cost analysis
Preferred:
Healthcare experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Preferred:
Department Position Summary:
Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing a sourcing strategy, setting priorities based on greatest impact on cost of goods, services and equipment, lead times, product availability, and total cost of ownership, expansion of supply agreements with key supplier/partners, and broadening the Erlanger sourcing footprint. The position will develop, track, and report key performance metrics. The position is responsible for management of all activities regarding contracting with suppliers. This includes but is not limited to supplier selection, contract negotiation, contract implementation, contract utilization tracking, providing contracting support on new strategic programs and projects, and maintaining effective partnerships with our distributors, manufacturers, and other suppliers. Actions include negotiating non-GPO contracts, review existing, new and revised GPO agreements. Support current and recommend new standardization efforts relating to equipment, consumables, and services. Day to day management of the Purchasing Department
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