Strategic Clinical Sourcing Manager

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Category Manager – Clinical to lead end-to-end sourcing for major clinical spend areas such as Surgery, Nursing/Med-Surg, Lab, and Pharmacy Support. You will drive data-driven category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage key supplier relationships with clinical leadership collaboration.

The role emphasizes evidence-based product selection, standardization, and aligning with patient care priorities while improving cost efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Health Care Administration, Nursing, or related field.
• Five years of healthcare-related experience with exposure to supply chain, value analysis, or clinical operations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end sourcing and category management for assigned clinical spend.
• Leads data-driven strategies, negotiations, and supplier relationships with clinical/value impact.
• Collaborates with Clinical Value Analysis, Contracting, and stakeholders to achieve savings, quality, and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical value analysis

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

MBA or related field

MHA or related field

Supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM)

RN licensure (if applicable)

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft ERP

Epic EMR

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Category Manager – Clinical to lead end-to-end sourcing for major clinical spend areas such as Surgery, Nursing/Med-Surg, Lab, and Pharmacy Support. You will drive data-driven category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage key supplier relationships with clinical leadership collaboration.

The role emphasizes evidence-based product selection, standardization, and aligning with patient care priorities while improving cost efficiency across the organization.