Strategic Sourcing Manager-Supply Chain - 136797

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Professional who will play a key role in supporting and leading sourcing initiatives across a diverse range of product and service categories. This position combines analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement to deliver best-in-class procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Procurement, Contracting, Supply Chain, clinicians, physicians, and leadership to identify sourcing needs and develop strategies that enhance clinical quality, cost efficiency, and operational outcomes.
• Analyze spend and market trends to forecast commodity/category optimization and recommend procurement plans.
• Apply sourcing and procurement methodologies to leverage purchase volume and rationalize the supplier base.
• Support and lead sourcing events, including RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, proposal evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Assist in contract negotiations and execution, ensuring favorable pricing and terms.
• Conduct business reviews and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain and utilize strategic and financial data sources including ERP and benchmarking databases.
• Perform complex data analysis including ROI, utilization, and variation reporting.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Safeguard sensitive information and adhere to data protection and privacy standards.

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently perform sourcing assignments and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and commodity/category management.

• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with healthcare products and services.
• Strong project management capabilities.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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