IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain Management

About the role

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This hybrid role is based at Texas Health Resources, 612 E. Lamar, TX 76011, with full-time day hours (8:00 am–5:00 pm) for 40 hours per week; hybrid work is allowed at the manager’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFP process for each strategic sourcing initiative within the assigned category and/or service line (35%).
• Assist with monitoring supplier performance by developing measurement tools and checking references (15%).
• Document and communicate identified vs. realized savings; engage end users in needed process change or product conversion (15%).
• Assist Program Director with development and maintenance of a strategic roadmap and contract calendar for the assigned category (15%).
• Follow standardized sourcing processes and templates to support repeatability, auditability, and quality (10%).
• Lead (or assist with) development of negotiation scenarios, cost models, and category strategies (10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare, or related fields.
• Three years of experience in data analytics, including financial analysis and quantitative/qualitative assessment in supply chain, healthcare, or related industry.

Skills

• Healthcare IT and/or analytics experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven skills.
• Effective communication and customer-service orientation.
• Cross-functional collaboration and understanding of sourcing and contracting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Change management experience; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary role.

Workplace Conditions

• Working indoors 67% or more of the time.
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, wet hazards, and other conditions each up to 33% of the time.