Job Details

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT category, aligning with the organization & overall goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with functional leaders and stakeholders in each category to understand their specific procurement needs and requirements.
• Monitor and analyze category-specific spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement budgets.
• Develop and oversee contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and in line with organizational requirements and standards.
• Implement procurement best practices, such as sustainable sourcing initiatives, to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting each category.
• Establish regular performance reviews of vendors and negotiate contract renewals or terminations as needed.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions or vendor non-compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards throughout the sourcing process.
• Participate in budget planning and forecasting activities, providing insights on expected procurement costs and trends.
• Maintain current vendor directory and databases including contract management.
• Monitor corporate purchasing contracts for product additions/deletions and notify internal customers of changes that would require additional follow-up.
• Review proposed contracts/agreements for accuracy and compliance to GPO or corporate agreement Terms and Conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• ssist with corporate and local/regional contract review and renewals when needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Experience leading end-to-end Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
• Experience with IT contract negotiations.
• Experience with data gathering and analysis.
• Experience reviewing contract Terms and Conditions.
• Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) preferred.

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of five years' experience in Procurement Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.