Strategic Sourcing Leader – Contracts & GPO

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network's parent organization, seeks a seniorStrategic Sourcing leader to devise contracts, negotiate with clients and suppliers, and guide procurement teams. You will oversee complex bids, develop business plans, and present to executives while coordinating GPO activities across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and strong contract language expertise within a large health system environment.

Qualifications

• Required 7 years in strategic sourcing, purchasing / contracting field.
• Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) contracting methods.
• Demonstrated data management and analysis skills with internet/e-sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic business plans for contract categories and functions.
• Oversee high-dollar and strategic bids across commodities.
• Provide guidance to Contract Managers and Sourcing Specialists.
• Coordinate and operate GPO business activities.
• Present business cases to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategy development

Contract management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network's parent organization, seeks a seniorStrategic Sourcing leader to devise contracts, negotiate with clients and suppliers, and guide procurement teams. You will oversee complex bids, develop business plans, and present to executives while coordinating GPO activities across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and strong contract language expertise within a large health system environment.