Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution

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Summary:

In this role, you will develop customized contract strategy recommendations within Med/Surg distribution to reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and maximize delivered value for clients. You will manage contracting initiatives across the full lifecycle, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to support custom contracting, distribution-related agreements, and advisory services. You will apply analytical insight, contracting expertise, and relationship-building skills to deliver cost savings, support revenue growth, and strengthen client satisfaction in a dynamic healthcare sourcing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of customized Med/Surg sourcing, contracting, product, and distribution strategies to help reduce client spend and improve operational efficiency.

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and analyze requests for proposals to support sourcing recommendations.

• Manage assigned cost savings projects from initiation through completion.

• Ensure contracts align with compliance requirements to achieve intended savings outcomes.

• Analyze and interpret cost data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.

• Support vendor relationship activities, including product trials, in-services, and issue resolution.

• Consult with team leaders to determine when additional analytical support is required.

• Design and deliver communications outlining recommendations, results, and risks to stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

• Experience in sourcing, contracting, supply chain, or distribution within healthcare preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage projects independently.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret cost and performance data.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional, matrixed teams.

• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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