SUMMARY
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned indirect categories including, but not limited to, facilities management, non-clinical products, and services. This role drives cost savings, service improvements, and operational efficiencies through effective supplier selection, contract negotiation, and sourcing project leadership. The position partners with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and to manage supplier performance across multiple sites and functions.
Candidates should reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area. This is a hybrid role and candidates are required to be onsite one day weekly at our Corporate office in Plano, TX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
- Leads sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives for assigned non-clinical categories.
- Manages end-to-end sourcing projects including scope development, supplier research, bidding (RFP/RFI/RFQ), evaluation, and award decisions.
- Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs and ensure sourcing strategies align with organizational priorities.
- Develops and implements category strategies that deliver cost savings, process efficiencies, service improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Oversees supplier selection and negotiation of pricing, terms, and performance metrics with an emphasis on long-term value.
- Analyzes total cost of ownership, new technologies, and benchmarks supplier offerings to optimize sourcing decisions.
- Collaborates with finance and department leads to track savings and ensure budget alignment.
- Facilitates supplier onboarding and transition activities; manages supplier performance including service levels, issue resolution, and contract compliance.
- Provides market intelligence and industry trends to support decision-making.
- Partners with Legal during contracting phase to ensure alignment between sourcing intent and final agreements.
- Continuously identifies and implements sourcing process improvements and category optimizations.
- Supports internal training and change management related to sourced services and new vendor processes.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (supply chain, finance, accounting, business). Master's Degree preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement functions.
- Indirect spend or multi-site management experience preferred.
- Prior experience with travel management programs, event services, freight, or facilities-related supplies preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiations.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), sourcing tools, and ERP/procurement systems.
- Knowledge of contract lifecycle is preferred but not primary.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
