Sourcing Manager - HS Supply Chain Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and for the implementation of supply chain strategies for Clinical and Non-Clinical products, software, and services. They will also monitor compliance with regulations by tracking and monitoring of procurement related contracts for their assigned departments. The Sourcing Manager works collaboratively with the Leadership and team members inside the Supply Chain Team (Materials Management, Sourcing, Contracting, Purchasing); and experts in other departments including Leadership for the assigned areas. It's the Managers job to support and help identify areas of opportunity for cost savings, value generation, new technology, and innovative supply chain efficiencies. In this role, the Sourcing Manager actively seeks guidance, consultation, and approval with other members of the contracts team, legal team, business owners, and other departments as needed. They will serve as the escalation point of clinical and non-clinical items for the purchasing team related to backorders to help identify substitutes or alternate solutions. The mission of the Supply Chain Department is to coordinate USC's Procurement Policies and activity to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.

Essential Duties :

• Identify and develop relationships with suppliers to ensure the best value and service for the medical center.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and terms.
• Manage the sourcing process from end-to-end, including identifying and evaluating suppliers, managing the RFx and / or benchmarking process, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Work with expert stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement regulations, including but not limited to, local and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
• Manage the supplier performance, communicate the performance to the internal stakeholders and take corrective actions if needed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the sourcing process to drive cost savings and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers within each category to ensure the best value and service for the health system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and maintain supplier performance metrics and take appropriate action to improve performance as necessary.
• Support the purchasing team in escalation for backorder or product selection, including contracted and non-contracted product
• Drive product consolidation across the health system to help with standardization and cost savings initiatives.

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The annual base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 - $158,230.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Salary : $95,680 - $158,230