Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered over 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining high-quality care and technology solutions.

About the role

In this role, you will act as a core engine for both strategic sourcing and procurement operations. You will fully own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation lifecycle for our mid-tier spend bucket ($25k-$250k contract value), manage day-to-day procurement operations, and project-manage the digital transformation of our intake-to-pay infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a builder who loves both negotiation and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation (40%): Proactively manage and execute the sourcing and negotiation lifecycle for $25k-$250k contracts, focusing on SaaS, Tech, and Professional Services. Develop sourcing strategies that optimize vendor selection, maximize commercial leverage, and protect Lyra’s margins.
• Procurement Operations & Tech Stack Transformation (40%): Serve as the dedicated Project Manager for our Intake-to-Pay (P2P) platform implementation, collaborating with IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure a seamless rollout. Manage day-to-day administration and optimization of our core fintech and procurement tools, including Navan and Brex.
• Data Analytics & Stakeholder Collaboration (20%): Act as an Excel power-user; analyze large datasets, identify spend trends, catch auto-renewals early, and eliminate maverick spend. Sanitize and structure spend data to provide granular insights for our annual Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process. Build cross-functional relationships with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy, AI, Tech, and FP&A to ensure all operational intake requirements are automated and compliant.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or supply chain management, preferably within a high-growth tech or healthcare environment.
• SaaS & Category Expertise: Proven track record of independently negotiating mid-tier technology (SaaS), Marketing, Consulting, and Professional Services contracts.
• Systems Fluent: Hands-on experience with modern Procurement/P2P software and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. Experience leading or heavily supporting a P2P tool implementation is a plus.
• Analytical Polish: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with the ability to turn spend data into highly structured, actionable information.
• Project Management: Exceptional time-management and project management skills; ability to balance running multiple fast-moving sourcing projects simultaneously with a major software rollout.
• Communication: Ability to navigate cross-functional bottlenecks and negotiate effectively with vendors.

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $117,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability insurances)
• Lyra for Lyrians: coaching and therapy services
• Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
• Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401K with up to 3% matching
• Monthly tech allowance
• Well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, and regular community celebrations