Sourcing Manager - Remote

• Prepares and maintains basic project plans. Uses a plan to align team members and successfully achieve timing milestones and outcomes.
• Analyzes trends in commodity markets, changes in industry technology, regulatory changes and trends in Vitalant spend.
• Evaluates RFI and RFP responses and broadly considers vendor sourcing opportunities. Leads a cross-functional team through a structured bid evaluation and selection process.
• Conducts market research for alternative products/services and procurement sources.
• 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 Vitalant operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Negotiates contracts for capital equipment, supplies and services.. Provides transitional project planning and oversight of switch-overs when awarding contracts to new suppliers.

• Experience in healthcare Supply Chain Management environment preferred.
• Five years of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) purchasing experience required.
• Healthcare purchasing experience preferred.

• Able to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, statistical, personal organization and problem solving skills.
• Must have proficient skill with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Effective oral and written communications skills required.

Vitalant is the nation’s largest independent nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing lifesaving blood services. We have a network of more than 120 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood 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.

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