AI-Powered Strategic Sourcing Lead

Healthfirst; Layton (UT); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthfirst seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to execute enterprise sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories, translating category strategies into disciplined, competitive events that deliver measurable value.

You will manage RFx processes, supplier engagement, proposal analysis, evaluations, and documentation, ensuring alignment with procurement standards while partnering with Legal, Finance, and COE to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or related procurement.
• Experience with RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills for evaluating proposals.
• Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational execution of competitive sourcing initiatives across enterprise procurement categories, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations.
• Translate approved category strategies into structured sourcing plans, event timelines and documentation.
• Manage sourcing events from launch through evaluation and award decisions.
• Coordinate supplier questions, submissions, presentations, and evaluation activities.
• Partner with Category Managers to align with business objectives and risk requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Finance or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Icertis

Job description

Healthfirst seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to execute enterprise sourcing initiatives across multiple spend categories, translating category strategies into disciplined, competitive events that deliver measurable value.

You will manage RFx processes, supplier engagement, proposal analysis, evaluations, and documentation, ensuring alignment with procurement standards while partnering with Legal, Finance, and COE to optimize outcomes.