What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager - Purchased Services position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities in Clinical Purchased Services , including specialized service lines such as Healthcare Tracking Management (HTM) , Information Technology , and Laboratory Services . In this key role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead transformative sourcing initiatives by driving supplier negotiations, managing service agreements, and helping identify cost-saving opportunities that improve service levels and operational efficiency - directly contributing to improved patient care and operational excellence. By joining us, you’ll not only make a difference in the healthcare sector but also enjoy:
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of a hybrid work schedule , offering flexibility and the ability to work remotely.
- Career Growth: We provide ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving healthcare services while driving cost efficiencies.
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that is at the forefront of healthcare procurement transformation, using cutting-edge tools and strategies to lead the industry.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being.
What You Can Expect
- Lead Strategic Sourcing: Manage a wide range of clinical and specialized services categories, overseeing the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, contract negotiation, and management.
- Drive Cost Savings: Utilize strategic sourcing methodologies to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure the long-term sustainability of supplier contracts.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal teams, external suppliers, and key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and create consensus on major decisions.
- Optimize Supplier Performance: Manage and develop relationships with suppliers, continuously measuring performance to ensure quality, compliance, and value delivery.
- Manage Service Agreements: Oversee service agreements related to medical equipment and other clinical services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and organizational needs.
- Use Data to Inform Decisions: Leverage spend data and market insights to identify opportunities for savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement across clinical categories.
- Healthcare Tracking Management (HTM): Work with teams to track, monitor, and manage HTM service agreements, ensuring contract compliance and driving performance improvements.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple sites, driving standardization, cost reduction, and process optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Proven experience in leading strategic sourcing processes, particularly in healthcare or clinical services.
- Supplier Management: Strong background in managing long-term supplier relationships and driving continuous improvements.
- Healthcare Tracking Management (HTM): Familiarity with HTM processes and service agreements, particularly in the medical equipment or clinical services domain.
- Negotiation Skills: Advanced skills in negotiating complex contracts, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to drive value.
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of market dynamics and supplier capabilities within clinical services.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess spend data and market trends to make data-driven decisions.
- MS Excel: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to analyze procurement data and trends.
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
