Strategic Sourcing Program Manager

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,447,000 - 239,089,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an experienced procurement leader to manage strategic sourcing initiatives and contracting for high-spend categories. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop long-range sourcing plans, and drive cost savings while ensuring high quality and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision-making, and a track record of delivering value in healthcare supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, economics, or related discipline required.
• 7 years of progressive sourcing and contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of sourcing strategies and 3–5 year plans for assigned categories.
• Provide strategic decision-support to clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to maximize supplier performance.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to optimize quality, service and cost.
• Manage spend of approximately $50M–$100M per year for supplies/services.
• Monitor contract portfolio and ensure compliance and value realization.

Skills

Sourcing

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance/operations research/materials management/economics

Supply chain certification (preferred)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an experienced procurement leader to manage strategic sourcing initiatives and contracting for high-spend categories. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop long-range sourcing plans, and drive cost savings while ensuring high quality and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision-making, and a track record of delivering value in healthcare supply chain.