Program Manager – Sourcing Category Management

Sharp HealthCare

. Manage approximately $50M-$100M per year of supplies and services across medium-to-high complexity and risk categories .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $58 - $83 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and contracting, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, supplier negotiations, and compliance management. Proficient in analyzing contracts and developing long-term sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain performance.

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Strategic SourcingContract AnalysisSupplier NegotiationData AuditsHealthcare Supply Chain

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Hard Skills

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentContract WritingMarket AnalysisBudgetingSupplier EvaluationRFP/RFQ BiddingCost Impact AnalysisCompliance MonitoringExpense Trend AnalysisContract Portfolio Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Supply Chain ToolsContract DatabaseMMIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Supply Chain-Related Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Supply ChainPurchasing LawContracting MethodsValue AnalysisMaterials Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage approximately $50M-$100M per year of supplies and services across medium-to-high complexity and risk categories
Provide strategic decision-support and recommendations to clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
Lead data-driven sourcing initiatives using market and competitive analysis, leverage creation, and professional negotiations
Develop sourcing strategies, identify supply alternatives, recommend sourcing approaches, and establish project plans and timelines
Maintain contract calendars and collaborate with product committees and clinical consultants
Analyze contracts with Legal and ensure Sharp HealthCare's interests are met
Publish the contract portfolio and drive compliance with committed contracts
Monitor category spend, expense trends, variances, savings goals, and cost impacts
Perform supplier, market share, pricing, budgeting, trend, and contracting-impact analyses
Develop category sourcing plans and 3-5 year strategies
Communicate category trends and upcoming changes to stakeholders
Lead multidisciplinary category teams and clinical/process improvement initiatives
Conduct supplier evaluation, qualification, selection, RFP/RFQ bidding, negotiations, and contract execution
Develop supplier selection criteria and facilitate committee reviews and approvals
Review catalog item additions and maintain department files and contract information
Meet with vendors regarding contract terms, compliance, supply failures, and improvement options
Participate in Value Analysis teams and maintain contract database integrity
Run and resolve Supply Chain data audits
Participate in MMIS or new technology system testing
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years progressive sourcing and contracting experience, including extensive experience developing and executing strategic sourcing plans
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, economics, or related discipline required; or 4 years of experience in healthcare supply chain may substitute for degree
Master's Degree preferred
Supply chain-related certification preferred
Excellent influencing, interpersonal communication, negotiation, presentation, contract analysis, and relationship-building skills
Solid understanding of strategic sourcing fundamentals, contracting methods and procedures, specification and contract writing, purchasing law, and ethics
Ability to read, analyze, and negotiate high-level contracts
Skilled at leading negotiations to a supplier's best and final offer within project timelines
Ability to perform data audits and use supply chain tools and techniques to profile, benchmark, research, and assess risks and trends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
No on-call requirement