Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

The Sourcing Manager will play a key role in supporting Datavant’s sourcing and vendor management activities across multiple spend categories, including but not limited to:
Technology, Professional Services, and Contract Labor. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, this role will drive execution of sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with Datavant’s cost, risk, and performance goals.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit to help optimize Datavant’s sourcing operations within a fast-paced and data-driven environment.

• Support Category Strategy Execution Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to execute category strategies and sourcing initiatives across Technology, Contract Labor, and Professional Services.
• Vendor Management Assist in managing supplier performance through regular business reviews, KPIs, and performance scorecards. Partner with stakeholders to resolve vendor issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Sourcing & Negotiation Lead and support RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Contracting Support Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk standards. Track renewals and coordinate timely renewals or competitive sourcing where appropriate.
• Spend Analysis & Reporting Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities, track performance against KPIs, and prepare executive-ready presentations and dashboards that communicate sourcing results and recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Unit leaders to ensure sourcing initiatives align with company priorities and operational requirements.
• Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline the Source-to-Pay process, increase automation, and enhance sourcing efficiency through tools like Coupa and data-driven insights.
• Risk & Compliance Support compliance with sourcing policies, vendor due diligence requirements and financial controls. Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing-related risks.

• 5–7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a technology or high-growth organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.

• Proficiency with procurement technologies (Coupa experience strongly preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with spend analytics tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Exposure to M&A integration projects.
• Experience managing technology, BPO, or professional services categories.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment…