Manager, Sourcing

Ascension Healthcare; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a strategic sourcing professional to manage contracts and drive savings. This remote role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and enhance supply chain efficiency. Join us to transform healthcare delivery and impact communities positively.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years experience or Associate's/Bachelor's with 2 years.
• 3+ years in healthcare supply chain or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on negotiation strategies and manage contracts.
• Analyze sourcing data and build relationships with teams.
• Represent The Resource Group in supplier interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Office Operations

+ Schedule: Full time, Days

+ Location: Remote

Resource Group associates filling remote roles are expected to be available for meetings and work-related needs between 9AM-4PM CST to ensure cohesion and collaboration. Customer-facing positions may have different preferences discussed during the interview process.

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, specializes in resource and supply chain management, transforming healthcare resource functions by delivering value and fostering hospitality. We prioritize:

• Hiring diverse talent to foster innovation
• Investing in long-term success of our Participants
• Encouraging continuous learning and organizational transformation

This role is part of The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution, focusing on contracting for supplies and services aligned with caregiver criteria, and developing innovative contracting approaches to drive savings. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Contract Design to develop negotiation strategies
• Negotiating pricing and contracts to minimize risk
• Ensuring sourcing strategies comply with regulations and policies
• Managing contracts, amendments, and product changes
• Analyzing sourcing data, market trends, and benchmarking for improvements
• Building relationships with Finance, Risk, Legal, and Contract teams
• Reporting on category strategies and supplier management
• Managing Sourcing Agents through assignments and evaluations
• Reviewing financial data and maximizing program benefits with Participants
• Representing The Resource Group in supplier interactions

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**Requirements**

Education:

• High School diploma with 3 years of experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

• Soft skills: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Share Power, Mission-Driven, Adaptable
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in healthcare supply chain or project management
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

**Why Join Our Team**

At Ascension, our associates are vital to transforming healthcare and serving those in need. Join us to reimagine healthcare delivery, explore career opportunities, and make a positive impact in communities across 19 states.

Ascension is a non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates, operating 140+ hospitals and 40 senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us to empower associates to give back, volunteer, and create a positive community impact. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

We provide EEO to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other protected characteristics according to law. For more info, see the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish.

We support military families, veterans, and reservists, and promote career flexibility and benefits for them.

**Pay Non-Discrimination Notice**: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp

Ascension only makes employment offers through official applications. Beware of fraudulent offers. We will not solicit banking or money from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

We participate in the E-Verify program. More info at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf.