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UNC Health · 20 hours ago

Manager Sourcing & Contracting - Capital Equipment

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The Manager of Sourcing & Contracting will proactively source and negotiate contract opportunities for capital equipment, focusing on optimizing pricing and legal terms while leading collaborative efforts across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead collaborative teams from all parts of the UNCHC system and its affiliates to analyze spend, develop actionable sourcing strategies and implement those strategies within a given category or categories

In conjunction with the Value Analysis team, understand and monitor current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/ capability, product knowledge, customer requirements, total commodity spend and supply/demand challenges

Through the management of a cross-functional team and sourcing process, guide the selection, development, and management of strategic suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals

Develop and implement sourcing driven spend management strategies, including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration

Lead negotiation and completion of contracts with strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across UNCHC and its affiliates. Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders and team members

Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, in addition to developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans

Qualification

SourcingContractingCategory ManagementNegotiationAnalytic SkillsProject ManagementTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningChange ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field

Five (5) years of sourcing and/or category commodity management experience with demonstrated negotiation capabilities and a strong understanding of the legalities of purchasing

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels and functional groups within and outside an organization, including a Corporate Legal Department

Ability to interact, collaborate and lead teams that encompass all levels of management/responsibility within or outside the UNCHC system

Excellent analytic, problem solving, team building, contract and project management, strategic planning, and change management skills, with a strong understanding of general finance and make/buy analysis