Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, IT – Digital Health

November 6, 2026

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Job Description:

Lead end-to-end sourcing events for assigned categories, from strategy through award recommendation
Develop and execute sourcing strategies delivering competitive pricing, resilient supply, and clinical and operational value
Serve as primary supplier negotiator for commercial and non-financial terms
Oversee sourcing project plans, timelines, deliverables, governance, and regulatory adherence
Collaborate with Service Line, Legal, Finance, Clinical/Value Analysis, Contract Management, suppliers, and member committees
Coach and mentor Specialists/Analysts supporting sourcing events
Develop strategic sourcing roadmaps using market intelligence, supplier landscape, cost drivers, and risk/resiliency considerations
Analyze member purchasing data, utilization, and spend patterns to identify aggregation, standardization, and contracting opportunities
Design and manage RFPs, supplier Q&A, response collection, evaluation criteria, scoring, and bid analysis
Facilitate evaluation committees and member advisory groups
Develop and present award recommendations with scenario analyses and rationale
Partner with Legal and Contract Management to reflect negotiated terms in final contracts and complete post-award handoff
Manage concurrent sourcing project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, roadblocks, and issue resolution
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to leadership, cross-functional partners, and member stakeholders
Champion standard sourcing tools, templates, methodologies, data-driven decision-making, process improvement, automation, and supplier/member experience
Uphold fair and transparent bid processes, conflict-of-interest requirements, and documentation standards
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and informal leadership to sourcing team members

Requirements:

5 or more years of applicable experience
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Distribution and Vendor Program Management
Contract Negotiations
Contract Operations
Clinical Supply Chain
Purchased Services
History of sourcing and negotiating agreements
Experience in a healthcare Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), health system supply chain, or medical device / pharmaceutical manufacturer
Familiarity with sourcing platforms, e-sourcing tools, and contract lifecycle management systems
Healthcare experience
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Travel 1-20% within the US

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or sincerely held religious belief

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