Manager, Sourcing - Hybrid (Finance)
Description
Join Vitalant's mission to save and improve lives through blood donation and beyond! As the Manager of Sourcing, you'll lead a team of six Sourcing Managers dedicated to delivering value and driving innovation across our organization. In this role, you'll oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate vendor contracts, and manage complex RFPs-all while improving processes that support our life-saving work. Collaborating with the Procurement Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll ensure we have the right supplies, services, and equipment to meet organizational needs while mitigating risk and maximizing value.
Your leadership will be key in optimizing supplier relationships, implementing cost-containment strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards-all with the goal of continuous improvement in how we operate and serve our communities.
What to Expect
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Location: Hybrid work location working on-site in Scottsdale, AZ National Headquarters Monday - Wednesday and working in a remote/ at-home office Thursday and Friday.
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
- Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing programs and methodologies to align with business needs.
- Analyze product requirements and market capabilities to create cost-effective sourcing strategies and negotiate vendor contracts.
- Build and standardize tools to enhance sourcing efficiency and consistency, including RFP processes and scoring models.
- Resolve complex supply chain issues, implement expense reduction programs, and define initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Provide detailed analytics and reports on spend, supplier performance, and sourcing insights to support organizational decision-making.
- Ensure supplier contract compliance, manage risk, and develop mitigation plans to support business continuity.
- Oversee contracting and daily operations for the sourcing team, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
- Manage diverse categories, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver value and drive strategic account management best practices.
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
Seven years of related experience required to include five years of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management experience and two years supervisory experience.
Healthcare Supply Chain Management experience preferred.
Experience in Workday preferred.
Project Management Experience preferred.
Skills/ Abilities
Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
Ability to think strategically and independently.
Must have proficient computer skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.
Ability to establish priorities and follow through on projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel (25%)
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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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