Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Contract & Sourcing - AM (004)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Five Points South (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Alabama seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to negotiate supply agreements and support sourcing for clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience. This position offers a remote work option and includes generous benefits such as tuition assistance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required; work experience does not substitute for education.
• Candidates must have a process-driven mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supply agreements for UAB Medicine.
• Assist with sourcing of products and maintain vendor relationships.
• Monitor market trends to optimize contract portfolio.

Skills

Strategic sourcing experience

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description: Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Contract & Sourcing - AM

Compensation: Pay Range: $70,425 - $114,440 / year - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Highlights: UAB Medicine’s Supply Chain supports many departments and service areas across our organization. Our Strategic Sourcing team performs essential duties and is responsible for the negotiation and sourcing of supplies and equipment for the clinical enterprise.

The strategic sourcing specialist’s primary responsibility is to negotiate supply agreements for UAB Medicine and to assist with the sourcing of products. Ideal candidates are process-driven, detail-oriented, and have strategic sourcing experience for a hospital or health system. This position will be mostly remote with equipment and hardware provided.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:

To manage a defined portfolio of products and services as part of the overall contract portfolio for University Hospital. To negotiate agreements optimizing price, delivery and terms. To maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.

To work with the resource utilization director and teams in an effort to select, implement and communicate contracts that support the needs of University Hospital. To monitor market trends and conditions to ensure that contract portfolio is benchmarked appropriately.

To work with clinicians, physicians, and Health System affiliates to standardize and optimize across the system as appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.