Sourcing Manager

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote (some travel)
• Department: Sourcing
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Lead the negotiation of complex pricing and contract terms for all non-payroll spend to minimize organizational risk while ensuring the inclusion of optimal business terms and legal protections.
• Partner with Contract Design counterparts and senior leadership to architect category negotiation strategies that utilize innovative sourcing methods to drive significant cost savings and value-added benefits.
• Administer consistent, defendable sourcing strategies that comply with all national regulations and policies, ensuring that internal processes are properly utilized and maintained.
• Analyze sourcing data, market trends, and benchmarking best practices to provide continuous improvements to the sourcing strategy and maintain a competitive edge within the healthcare supply chain.
• Facilitate strategic relationships with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Risk teams to ensure timely communication of critical business matters, and represents The Resource Group''s core values through interactions with the Supplier community and participants.
• Optimize team performance through strategic day-to-day management of associates including hiring, training and onboarding, professional development, and providing coaching and feedback as needed.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s degree/Bachelor''s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change. In addition, we like to see:
• A Bachelor''s degree
• 3+ years of professional experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you''ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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