System Manager - Strategic Sourcing

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F

Position Summary

The Mgr Strategic Sourcing leads a team responsible for developing and executing system strategic sourcing strategies that deliver optimal value, mitigate risk and align with organizational goals. They drive supplier performance, ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and partner with stakeholders to achieve cost savings and operational excellence. They lead negotiations for complex contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing. They are responsible for managing the agreements governing clinical supplies and purchased services, supplier selection and overall performance management and other key success criteria. They drive internal consensus on key stakeholder issues related to pricing, business terms and conditions; manage the strategic sourcing process to develop and prepare contract documentation for pricing and business contractual terms and conditions; and supports vendor relationships.
The Manager focuses on benchmarking the categories through external benchmarking resources and ensuring that each category fits within the defined thresholds. The manager manages and mentors, sets clear objectives, monitors performances and supports professional development of the Strategic Sourcing team.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Leads the Sourcing Team’s navigation of the GPO, distributor and direct vendor contracting strategies to maximize opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, financial reviews, and customer feedback.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively.
• Utilize data mining tools and spend analytics to inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports and present sourcing strategies to senior leadership.
• Provides career development and training opportunities for Sourcing professionals
• Maintain a positive, professional relationship with staff and management at all levels.
• Drives implementation of strategic contract opportunities with the most significant impact to the corporation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline
• Advanced degree (MS/MBA) strongly preferred
• Contracts Management or CMRP certification required
• Minimum eight (8) years sourcing/contracting experience in a business and or healthcare setting required
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in managerial or supervisory capacity
• Negotiations skills required; certification preferred

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $115,128.00 - $165,672.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.