[Hiring] Strategic Sourcing Category Manager @Premier Inc.

Role Description

The Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations Manager leads complex, front-end sourcing and negotiation activities across assigned product and service categories for our healthcare member network. This role is accountable for competitive bidding events and leverages analytics, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations that drive measurable value, resiliency, and compliance for providers.

As the Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations Manager, you will:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events for assigned categories, from strategy through award recommendation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver competitive pricing, resilient supply, and high clinical and operational value to member organizations.
• Serve as the primary negotiator with suppliers, driving favorable commercial and non-financial terms in alignment with member needs and GPO strategy.
• Oversee sourcing project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure disciplined execution and adherence to internal governance and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Service Line, Legal, Finance, Clinical/Value Analysis, Contract Management) and external stakeholders (suppliers, member committees) to align on strategy, decisions, and outcomes.
• Coach and mentor Specialists/Analysts supporting sourcing events and help build best-in-class sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Company Description

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation.

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026.
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025).
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025.
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management.
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025).