Sourcing Manager - Remote at Vitalant in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Description

Vitalant is currently seeking a Sourcing Manager 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts market research for alternative products/services and procurement sources.


• Analyzes trends in commodity markets, changes in industry technology, regulatory changes and trends in BSI spend.


• Prepares and maintains basic project plans. Uses a plan to align team members and successfully achieve timing milestones and outcomes.


• Evaluates RFI and RFP responses and broadly considers vendor sourcing opportunities. Leads a cross-functional team through a structured bid evaluation and selection process.


• Negotiates contracts for capital equipment, supplies and services.. Provides transitional project planning and oversight of switch-overs when awarding contracts to new suppliers.


• Independently develops RFP documents to meet Vitalant stakeholder needs. Ensures RFP bid and negotiation process is conducted in the most fair and ethical manner.


• Prepares accurate bid analysis and creates presentations and cost models to recommend the most responsive and responsible bidder based on Total Cost of Ownership. Presents and defends recommendations to leadership.


• Applies fact based negotiation tactics to resolve differences between vendor and BSI ensuring an acceptable outcome for both parties. Seeks assistance from Senior Sourcing Manager as needed.


• Provides support to management (inside and outside Corporate Supply Chain) in planning and executing sourcing strategies for specific projects. Facilitates constructive change through strong communication and leadership skills.


• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with strategic vendors to ensure key spend categories are under contract. Mitigates 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 BSI operations.


• Decides if proposed contract changes and modifications are reasonable and in the best interest of Vitalant. Consults with Strategic Sourcing Manager as appropriate.

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Master's degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.

Experience

Five years of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) purchasing experience required.

Healthcare purchasing experience preferred.

Experience in healthcare Supply Chain Management environment preferred.

Skills/Abilities

Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Effective interpersonal and presentation skills required.

Effective oral and written communications skills required.

Strong analytical, statistical, personal organization and problem solving skills.

Able to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to

detail with minimal supervision.

Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.

Must have proficient skill with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, 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.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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