Sourcing Program Manager - Work at Home - Georgia

Mercy Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Full benefits package

Time off & disability coverage

Tuition assistance & development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Program Manager to lead high-visibility sourcing initiatives within a healthcare system. You will collaborate with clinical teams, oversee RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management while monitoring budgets and timelines to drive cost savings without compromising quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field with 5 years of progressive sourcing experience in large health systems; MBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Analytics, Healthcare (required)
• Masters in Business Administration, Informatics, Analytics, Nursing (preferred)
• 5 years progressive experience in sourcing for large health systems

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives with clinical teams for cost analysis and presentations
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce supply expense while preserving quality
• Monitor and report on budgets, timelines, and scope of assigned categories
• Collaborate with physicians and other stakeholders to standardize and improve processes
• Lead scoping, RFP development, evaluations, negotiations, and contracting across categories
• Coordinate with legal to negotiate favorable contracts for the organization

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Sourcing Strategy

Data Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time Management

Deadline Driven

Independent Execution

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Masters in MBA/Analytics/Informatics (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Strategic Sourcing Program Manager is a highly visible position with accountability at the Leadership level to develop and execute sourcing initiatives. This position will be responsible for managing purchases and overseeing the flow of processes through applicable systems. Program Manager requires the ability to collaborate, troubleshoot, communicate and manage timelines and budgets. This position is responsible for assessing opportunities and formulating sourcing strategies and interacting with business partners and key stakeholders. This position is expected to build strategic alliances with key stakeholders (including clients and suppliers) as it relates to successfully executing organization’s purchasing strategy.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports Strategic Sourcing initiatives supporting clinical colleagues to conduct product research, cost analysis and presentations of initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies and processes for reducing supply expense while not forfeiting quality of care.
• Monitors, communicates, and makes improvements to assigned scope.
• Collaborates with members, including physicians, to identifying and formulate improvement and standardization in support of assigned categories.
• Manage assigned sourcing initiatives including scoping analysis, RFP development, proposal evaluations, negotiations, communication of recommendations, contracting, ongoing supplier management, and overseeing budget in applicable systems.
• Monitor and report budget for initiatives/contracts; identify recurring trends and key opportunities for vendor or internal improvements.
• Collaborates with legal, when applicable, to successfully negotiate valuable contracts on behalf of organization or membership.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Analytics, Healthcare (required; Roper only: Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)
• Masters in Business Administration, Informatics, Analytics, Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

• 5 years progressive experience in sourcing relevant commodities for large health systems

Skills

• Leadership
• Collaborative
• Supplier Management
• Effective Communication
• Contract Negotiation and Management
• Sourcing Strategy
• Evidence‑Based Decisions
• Analytical ThinkingProblem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Spreadsheet Modeling
• Workflow Systems
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Enterprise Systems
• GPO Experience
• Multi‑Market Sourcing
• Cost Management
• Service Line Support
• Program Implementation
• Change Management
• Prioritization
• Time Management
• Deadline Driven
• Independent Execution
• Microsoft Office

Range

• Minimum: $38.64
• Maximum: $61.82

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are  Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]