Manager, Supply Chain Sourcing - IT and Administrative Services

Overview Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through leadership in quality healthcare, biomedical research, and education. Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. We have been recognized ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. This opportunity is a hybrid remote position that will require being in the office at least once a week. Position We are seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee the EIS and Administrative Services categories and provide leadership and oversight for sourcing, contracting, and purchasing activities within Supply Chain Shared Services. In this newly created role, you will integrate product/service category-related analysis and oversight with daily supervision of Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists. Your goal will be ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and supply assurance across assigned categories as well as sourcing and contracting excellence aligned with our annual plan of purchase and other requests as needed. Responsibilities Manages Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions; ensures team readiness, coverage, and consistent workflow execution. Directs, plans, and prioritizes sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities to ensure departmental goals, accuracy, service levels, turnaround times, and supply assurance requirements are met. Oversees staff evaluations of new products, services, equipment, and technologies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of assessments and preparing managerial recommendations for leadership review. Negotiates complex service agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), pricing structures, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance guarantees. Conducts supplier assessments and market benchmarking to evaluate service capabilities, pricing competitiveness, innovation, and risk. Typical Enterprise and Information Services Categories IT Infrastructure Hardware Data Center and Colocation Services Cloud Infrastructure and Hosting Services Cybersecurity Products and Services Managed IT Services Network Equipment and Services Telecommunications and Voice Services Wireless and Mobility Services End User Computing Devices (PCs, Laptops, Tablets) Printers and Managed Print Services Audio-Visual and Collaboration Technology IT Staff Augmentation and Technical Resources IT Consulting and Professional Services Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Agreements Technology Asset Lifecycle Services Data Storage and Backup Solutions Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services Hardware Maintenance and Break-Fix Services Technology Leasing Programs Emerging Technology and Innovation Services Typical Administrative Services Categories Consulting and Advisory Services Legal Services Audit and Compliance Services Banking and Financial Services Human Resources Services Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Services Temporary Labor and Workforce Solutions Employee Benefits and Wellness Programs Marketing and Advertising Services Public Relations and Communications Services Education and Training Services Travel Management Services Corporate Events and Meeting Services Office Supplies and Workplace Services Print, Mail, and Document Services Records Management and Storage Translation and Interpretation Services Memberships and Professional Subscriptions Insurance and Risk Management Services Fleet and Vehicle Management Services Background Screening and Credentialing Services Revenue Cycle Support Services Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Contact Center and Customer Service Services Qualifications Education : Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field required Master's Degree preferred Certifications/Licensure : Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification (CPCM) preferred Experience : 5 years of progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, contract and vendor negotiations in a complex environment of a multi hospital setting, large hospital or healthcare setting required 5 years of direct experience in one or more categories, such as medical surgical, facilities and support services, and/or professional services required 2 years of staff leadership experience such as team lead, supervisor, or manager required #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedars-Sinai Medical Center