Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing ManagerThe Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize supplier performance, reduce total cost, manage supply risk, and support the long-term growth of DASCO.This position will lead competitive sourcing initiatives, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), supplier negotiations, contract development, supplier performance management, and category strategies across the organization.The Strategic Sourcing Manager will serve as a senior procurement resource and will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, Fleet, and executive leadership to develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, compliance, and business continuity.This position requires an experienced procurement professional capable of independently managing complex sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through contract execution and supplier implementation.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic SourcingDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for key products and services.Lead competitive RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.Develop comprehensive RFP documents, specifications, supplier requirements, and evaluation methodologies.Identify and qualify potential suppliers.Conduct supplier market research and benchmarking.Develop category-specific sourcing strategies.Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and leverage organizational purchasing volume.Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost savings with supply continuity and operational requirements.RFP Development & ManagementOwn the complete sourcing process including:Business requirements developmentSpend and market analysisSupplier identificationRFP developmentSupplier communicationsBid evaluationFinancial modelingSupplier presentationsNegotiationsSupplier selectionContract executionImplementationPost-award supplier performance managementDevelop objective supplier evaluation methodologies considering:PricingTotal cost of ownershipProduct qualityService capabilitiesGeographic coverageImplementation requirementsTechnology capabilitiesSupply continuityFinancial stabilityContract termsSupplier performanceSupplier NegotiationsLead supplier pricing and commercial negotiations.Negotiate product pricing, rebates, freight, payment terms, service levels, implementation costs, and other commercial terms.Develop negotiation strategies prior to supplier discussions.Prepare financial models identifying the potential value and risk of supplier proposals.Partner with leadership and Legal on contract negotiations.Document negotiated savings and commercial improvements.Contract ManagementMaintain visibility into major supplier agreements, expiration dates, renewal periods, and termination requirements.Ensure negotiated pricing and commercial terms are implemented correctly.Identify contracts requiring renegotiation or competitive sourcing.Partner with Legal to review commercial provisions and supplier obligations.Support contract assignment and supplier transition activities associated with acquisitions.Identify contractual and commercial risks that could impact operations.Category ManagementDevelop sourcing strategies for categories that may include:Medical equipmentCPAP and respiratory productsMedical suppliesOxygen and medical gasesRepair and maintenance servicesFleet vehicles and fleet servicesLogistics and transportationTechnology and softwareProfessional servicesFacilities and property-related servicesCapital equipmentSupplier Relationship ManagementEstablish structured supplier business reviews.Partner with Supply Chain Analytics to develop supplier scorecards.Establish supplier corrective-action plans when performance falls below expectations.Develop strategic relationships with critical suppliers.Identify opportunities for supplier innovation and process improvement.Develop alternative and secondary sources for critical products where appropriate.Supply Chain Risk ManagementIdentify products and suppliers that represent significant supply continuity risk.Develop contingency and secondary sourcing strategies.Evaluate supplier financial, geographic, operational, and concentration risks.Partner with operations to establish business continuity strategies for critical products.Monitor industry and supplier developments that could affect pricing or availability.Financial & Savings ManagementDevelop sourcing business cases and financial analyses.Establish savings targets for sourcing initiatives.Track realized versus projected savings.Partner with Finance to validate material savings.Analyze supplier price increases and develop mitigation strategies.Develop total-cost-of-ownership models rather than relying exclusively on purchase price.Key Performance IndicatorsAnnual procurement savingsCost avoidancePercentage of spend competitively sourcedContract coverageSupplier performanceRFP completionContract complianceReduction in supply riskWorking-capital improvementsPayment-term improvementsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or related discipline.5–8 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.Demonstrated experience independently developing and managing RFPs.Demonstrated supplier negotiation experience.Experience evaluating supplier contracts and commercial terms.Experience conducting financial and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.Experience developing RFPs within Jaggaer Advanced Sourcing OptimizerPreferred:Healthcare, medical device, DME/HME, distribution, or manufacturing experience.Multi-location procurement experience.Experience sourcing medical equipment or supplies.Experience working with enterprise ERP or purchasing systems.Experience working with cross-functional executive stakeholders.Core CompetenciesStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementFinancial AnalysisBusiness AcumenSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementExecutive CommunicationProject ManagementProblem SolvingCross-Functional LeadershipLeadership ExpectationsThe Strategic Sourcing Manager is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and serve as a senior procurement resource within DASCO.The individual should be capable of taking a sourcing opportunity from an initial business problem through market analysis, RFP development, negotiation, supplier selection, contracting, and implementation with limited day-to-day direction.RequirementsEEO STATEMENT:DASCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DASCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.