Strategic Sourcing & Contract Specialist

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Contract Specialist for a 100% remote position with a California-resident requirement before start date. The role focuses on managing contracts, performing market analysis, and negotiating favorable terms.

Responsibilities include leading procurement processes, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring compliance with CHLA’s CLM system. A Bachelor's degree and healthcare sourcing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supply chain management, procurement, or operations experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes.
• Broad understanding of contracts, purchase order terms and conditions.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage CHLA’s purchased supplies and services contracts from analysis through execution and optimization.
• Coordinate competitive sourcing activities including RFPs and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate favorable terms and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and CLM workflows.
• Monitor contract performance and identify cost-savings opportunities for renewals.

Skills

Supply chain basics

Procurement processes

Contract terms

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/logistics/supply chain

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

• This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date.**
  

• This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date.**
  

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing and Contract Specialist is responsible for managing CHLA’s purchased supplies and services contracts through the analysis, execution, and optimization of both individual and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements. This role facilitates competitive sourcing activities - including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), supplier evaluations, and market analysis - to secure the best financial and operational value for the organization.

The Specialist partners with internal stakeholders, Contract Administration, and external suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, conduct contract redlining, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The role also manages contract workflows within CHLA’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and continuously monitors contract performance to identify cost‑savings opportunities, support renewal decisions, and ensure alignment with CHLA’s strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1+ years of supply chain management, procurement, or operations experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes.
• Broad understanding of contracts, purchase order terms and conditions.
• Strong customer service skills.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare supply chain/procurement.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, logistics, supply chain management, or another related field)

OR

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred:

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)