Strategic Procurement Manager

PangeaTwo; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

PangeaTwo in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to lead an enterprise procurement portfolio. This role focuses on cost-reduction strategies, contract negotiations, and national contract rollouts across a network of healthcare facilities.

Ideal candidates will manage RFPs, analyze market trends, and collaborate with regional stakeholders to optimize supplier performance and data analytics. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7+ years in procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven track record with RFPs and major commercial contracts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and procurement software.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate metrics into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Healthcare supply chain experience preferred; SQL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide cost reduction through standardization, value analysis, and pricing initiatives.
• Lead the full lifecycle of contract negotiations, RFPs, and competitive bidding.
• Own a dedicated portfolio of categories, monitor market trends and new clinical supply needs.
• Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contract terms and proactive issue resolution.
• Educate facility staff on supply chain best practices, inventory forecasting, and order-to-pay processes.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify savings opportunities.
• Support rollout of national contracts and large-scale product conversions.
• Facilitate regional stakeholder discussions to present supply chain metrics and savings.
• Collaborate to maintain catalogs, item masters, and data analytics systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

SQL

Job description

Supply Chain Operations Manager

$115,000

Birmingham, AL

Our client is seeking a strategic, results-driven Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their enterprise procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of a dedicated portfolio of national contracts, driving cost-reduction strategies and supplier negotiations across a nationwide network of healthcare facilities. This is an individual contributor role with significant scope, perfect for an experienced procurement professional who excels at enterprise-level contracting, market trend analysis, and stakeholder accountability. If you want to join a stable, long-tenured team experiencing active growth, we want to hear from you.

Job Duties:

• Drive enterprise-wide cost reduction through strategic standardization, value analysis, and pricing initiatives


• Lead the full lifecycle of contract negotiations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and competitive bidding


• Own a dedicated portfolio of categories, monitoring market trends, emerging technologies, and new clinical supply needs


• Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contract terms and resolving operational issues proactively


• Educate facility staff on supply chain best practices, inventory forecasting, and order-to-pay processes


• Analyze performance metrics including buy-right percentages, cost-per-case, and supply ratios to identify savings


• Support the rollout and implementation of national contracts and large-scale product conversions


• Facilitate collaborative discussions with regional stakeholders to present supply chain metrics and cost-saving opportunities


• Partner internally to maintain accurate catalog databases, item masters, and data analytics systems

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field


• 5 to 7+ years of professional experience in procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation


• Proven track record of successfully managing RFPs and negotiating major commercial contracts


• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and industry-standard procurement software


• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex metrics into actionable business solutions


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a history of building trusted vendor relationships


• Background in healthcare, medical supply chain, or Ambulatory Surgery Centers is strongly preferred


• Familiarity with inventory control processes, par levels, and supply chain data warehousing (SQL experience is a plus)