Sourcing Manager HealthCare - Hybrid

Overview

Join Vitalant’s mission to save and improve lives through blood donation and beyond! As a Sourcing Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing sourcing and procurement strategies for assigned equipment, supply, and service categories across the Vitalant System. The Sourcing Manager will lead cross-functional sourcing projects, vendor selection, contracting and contract management initiatives in support of Vitalant, affiliates and related entities. This is an individual contributor position and does not supervise staff.

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Hybrid work schedule with anchor day Tuesday and 3 days a week minimum in office in Scottsdale.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

• Conduct market research for alternative products/services and procurement sources.
• Analyze trends in commodity markets, changes in industry, technology, regulatory changes and trends in Vitalant spend.
• Prepare and maintain basic project plans. Use a plan to align team members and successfully achieve timing milestones and outcomes.
• Evaluate RFI and RFP responses and broadly consider vendor sourcing opportunities. Lead a cross-functional team through a structured bid evaluation and selection process.
• Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, supplies and services. Provide transitional project planning and oversight of switch-overs when awarding contracts to new suppliers.
• Independently develop RFP documents to meet Vitalant stakeholder needs. Ensure RFP bid and negotiation process is conducted in the most fair and ethical manner.
• Prepare accurate bid analyses and create presentations and cost modules to recommend the most responsive and responsible bidder on Total Cost of Ownership. Present and make recommendations to leadership.
• Apply fact-based negotiation tactics to resolve differences between vendor and Vitalant, ensuring an acceptable outcome for both parties. Seek assistance from Senior Sourcing Manager as needed.
• Provide support to management (inside and outside Corporate Supply Chain) in planning and executing sourcing strategies for specific projects. Facilitate constructive change through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors to ensure key spend categories are under contract. Mitigate supply risk by monitoring and adapting to changes in the supplier’s operations, product quality, capabilities to supply, key personnel or other factors that could impair Vitalant operations.
• Decide if proposed contract changes and modifications are reasonable and in the best interest of Vitalant. Consult with Strategic Sourcing Manager as appropriate.

Note:

Salary will be determined based on Years of Experience and Geographical Location. Compensation shown in National Office Salary Range. Depending upon location hired, the position could be hybrid or in-office based on the office locations proximity to a regional office location.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.
• Five years of related experience required.
• Three years sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management experience.
• Experience in healthcare Supply Chain Management environment preferred.
• Experience in Workday required - Strategic Sourcing Module.
• Experience in project management preferred.

Please note:

Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states — Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers to let us know the nature of your request. For more EEO information about applicant rights .