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Strategic Sourcing Manager

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1997H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$93K - $159K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishOracle

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Manager

athenahealth

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for assigned direct and indirect spend areas • Lead and manage sourcing events, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and end‑to‑end contract negotiations • Analyze spend data, market insights, and supplier performance metrics • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement • Implement and optimize procurement processes and systems • Monitor supplier compliance and category governance • Prepare procurement summaries and stakeholder communications • Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure sourcing outcomes meet operational, financial, and risk objectives • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Job Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Finance, or Business (preferred)
  • 7+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing
  • Solid financial and analytical capability (TCO, cost drivers, supplier performance)
  • Advanced knowledge of procurement cost structures
  • Proficiency in procurement toolsets including but not limited to WSS, Oracle, and procurement technologies
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset with focus and contributions to best practices and governance
  • Strong strategic-sourcing skills, including category strategy, market analysis, and competitive bidding
  • Project management and adaptability

Benefits

  • health and financial benefits
  • commuter support
  • employee assistance programs
  • tuition assistance
  • employee resource groups
  • collaborative workspaces
  • flexibility for work-life balance
  • supports events like book clubs and hackathons

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