Senior Sourcing Manager

Duke Careers

. Develop and implement Medical Supply sourcing strategies and standards across assigned spend categories .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $79,724 - $159,445 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on contract management, data analysis, and supplier performance evaluation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

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Strategic SourcingContract ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier Performance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Medical Supply SourcingBid Process ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket ResearchSourcing Strategy DevelopmentContract Terms KnowledgeCost-Saving AnalysisRFI/RFP ManagementCategory Spend ManagementBenchmarking Suppliers

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsConsultative SkillsLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsSourcing TemplatesEvaluation Models

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProfessional ServicesFood and Nutrition ServicesFacilities ServicesPatient Support ServicesConsulting ServicesFinancial ServicesHuman Resource ServicesRevenue Cycle ServicesOffice Supplies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement Medical Supply sourcing strategies and standards across assigned spend categories
Lead continuous improvement and long-term planning for assigned Supply spend categories
Manage bid processes and complex negotiations for Supplies and Services
Analyze spend areas and provide sourcing strategy recommendations and savings opportunities
Negotiate and manage high-complexity Medical Supplies and Implant contracts
Lead, mentor, coach, and serve as an operational resource for Sourcing teams
Lead cross-functional and multi-departmental sourcing activities
Manage category spend reductions, utilization, and performance
Analyze medical supply and implant commodities
Lead RFI/RFP processes, negotiations, and renegotiations
Prepare market research, sourcing templates, spreadsheets, specifications, statements of work, and contracts
Create evaluation models and support stakeholder evaluations
Develop sourcing plans, benchmark suppliers, and execute strategies improving quality, value, price, contracts, and service
Analyze business processes and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, technologies, and best practices
Develop stakeholder relationships and support business outcomes
Monitor supplier metrics and committed service levels
Maintain category execution roadmaps
Execute procurement tasks supporting timely project launches, quality products, and cost targets
Lead supplier performance reviews
Partner with legal, regulatory, risk, information security, and finance
Manage redline reviews of agreements and Duke standard terms
Evaluate supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement solutions
Survey customers and benchmark other institutions
Manage the budget for team activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or any other related areas
Minimum of seven years’ experience in strategic sourcing/procurement/contract management
Experience in Professional Services categories such as Food and Nutrition Services, Facilities Services, Patient Support Services, Consulting and Advisory Services, Business Services, Financial Services, Human Resource Services, Revenue Cycle Services, Office Supplies, Print Management Services, and Leasing and Rental Services
Experience in data analysis and development of contract terms and Standards
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions
Strong consultative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
Strong project management/process improvement skills
Effective at evaluating information/data to drive decisions
Effective at developing plans, resolving issues, and creating strategies and operational process solutions
iClinical sourcing experience strongly preferred
Candidates must reside in one of the approved states for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Family-friendly and cultural programs