Strategic Sourcing Manager

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager serves as a key member of Supply Chain and will coordinate and collaborate with all levels of Supply Chain, clinical and non-clinical teams, administration, department stakeholders, and vendors to drive key organizational and departmental goals related to cost savings, process improvement, standardization, utilization reduction, and other supply chain initiatives.

The position will focus on managing multiple indirect or direct spend categories. The position will partner with others on the Strategic Sourcing team and the Value Analysis team to develop sourcing strategy for specific categories to achieve key organizational and departmental goals. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills as they will be working as the primary source of contact between ECU Health teammates and vendors across multiple functional areas. This position requires a high level of strategic and analytical thinking, project management, and organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in Business, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting, Management, or related field
• 3 - 5 years of business experience, with a focus in contract analysis and negotiation. Healthcare industry preferred
• Experience in budgeting, vendor relations, performance/process improvement, project management

Preferred Requirements

• Current Role & Location
  • Currently serving as a Strategic Sourcing Manager or Contract Manager
  • Based in Eastern North Carolina or willing to commute to Greenville, NC at least 3 times per week
  • Comfortable with a hybrid work model (not suitable for fully remote candidates).
• Industry & Functional Expertise
  • Healthcare Supply Chain experience required.
  • Prior experience managing multi-site, large-scale purchased services and supply contracts.
  • Experience working within a large Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) such as ECU Health, Duke, Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill, etc.
  • Strong background in contracting and negotiation (high priority).
• Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Proficient in Supply Chain applications and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to analyze financial information and interpret data for decision-making.
  • Skilled in terms and conditions review, redlining agreements, and collaborating with Legal departments.
• Specialized Experience
  • GPO experience (e.g., Vizient, HPG, Premier) or prior role involving GPO collaboration.
  • Experience conducting large-scale RFPs.
  • Familiarity with Value Analysis teams and processes.
  • Negotiation experience including pricing, value adds, and rebates.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Experience working with finance counterparts (up to CFO), section chiefs, and department heads.
  • Ability to prepare and present summary information to senior leadership.
  • Strong team player who collaborates effectively with Contract Administrators, Analysts, and Value Analysis Managers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of contracts and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Personal Attributes
  • Passion for Procurement and Supply Chain.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Other Information

• Day Shift
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8A-5P
  • No On Call
  • No Weekends
• Career Growth Opportunities Available
• Great Benefits

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org