Datavant · 11 hours ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. The Sourcing Manager will play a key role in supporting Datavant’s sourcing and vendor management activities across multiple spend categories, driving execution of sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to align with the company's goals.
BiopharmaClinical TrialsData IntegrationHealth CareSoftware
Responsibilities
Support Category Strategy Execution: Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to execute category strategies and sourcing initiatives across Technology, Contract Labor, and Professional Services
Vendor Management: Assist in managing supplier performance through regular business reviews, KPIs, and performance scorecards. Partner with stakeholders to resolve vendor issues and drive continuous improvement
Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead and support RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes
Contracting Support: Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk standards. Track renewals and coordinate timely renewals or competitive sourcing where appropriate
Spend Analysis & Reporting: Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities, track performance against KPIs, and prepare executive-ready presentations and dashboards that communicate sourcing results and recommendations
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Unit leaders to ensure sourcing initiatives align with company priorities and operational requirements
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline the Source-to-Pay process, increase automation, and enhance sourcing efficiency through tools like Coupa and data-driven insights
Risk & Compliance: Support compliance with sourcing policies, vendor due diligence requirements, and financial controls. Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing-related risks
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a technology or high-growth organization
Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field
Proficiency with procurement technologies (Coupa experience strongly preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with spend analytics tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Effective negotiation and communication skills
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
Preferred
Exposure to M&A integration projects
Experience managing technology, BPO, or professional services categories
Company
Datavant
Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.5MKey Investors
Transformation Capital
2020-10-08Series B· $40M
2018-04-30Series Unknown· $40.5M
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