Sourcing Manager - Remote at Vitalant in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

Description

At Vitalant, every role contributes to our mission of saving lives, and we are seeking a strategic and driven Sourcing Manager to help us continue this vital work.

As a Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies for essential equipment, supplies, and services across the Vitalant system. You'll lead cross-functional projects, from vendor selection to contracting and contract management, ensuring we have the best resources to support Vitalant, our affiliates, and related entities.

Your work will directly support our life-saving mission by optimizing our supply chain, fostering strong vendor partnerships, and driving efficiencies that enable us to better serve patients in need. If you're ready to contribute your expertise to an organization where every decision helps save lives, we invite you to join our team!

What to Expect

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: Remotely anywhere in the United States.

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• 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 on alternative products, services, and procurement sources.


• Analyze commodity market trends, industry technology changes, regulations, and Vitalant's spending trends.


• Prepare basic project plans to align team members and meet project milestones.


• Evaluate RFI and RFP responses, leading a cross-functional team through vendor selection.


• Negotiate contracts for equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring smooth transitions with new suppliers.


• Prepare bid analyses, presentations, and cost models, recommending bidders based on Total Cost of Ownership.


• Support management with sourcing strategies and drive change through communication and leadership.


• Build strong relationships with strategic vendors to secure key contracts, monitor supply risks, and adapt to supplier changes.

Requirements

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


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


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


• Healthcare purchasing experience preferred.


• Experience in healthcare Supply Chain Management environment preferred.


• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills required.


• Effective oral and written communications skills required.


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


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

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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