Strategic Sourcing Manager III

About the role

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Portland office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Responsibilities

• Create and influence category strategies within assigned business units.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope, and establish medium to long-range plans.
• Lead favorable results through providing leadership to the function.
• Develop sustainable sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories by considering spend profiles, market and geographic considerations, Cambia's strategic objectives, etc.
• Lead sourcing events that produce value in alignment with Cambia's objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and craft SOWs for assigned spend categories in order to obtain the best value to the company through favorable contracting terms and pricing.
• Create, manage and promote sound relationships with strategic suppliers and internal business partners.
• Partner with Supplier Relationship Managers as needed to resolve supplier issues.
• Develop sustainable strategies for complex categories that include spend analysis, market and geographic considerations, and strategic importance, etc.
• Identify and qualify large-scale / executive level suppliers to perform critical services, develop relevant specifications and Statement of Work/Services language, conduct supplier sourcing events, manage supplier on-boarding and off-boarding and manage supplier performance and development.
• Responsible for large-scale third-party relationships with direct responsibility for commercial, contractual, legal and financial aspects including striving for most favorable total cost of ownership (price and service delivery/quality) from the supplier arrangements.
• Negotiate and manage complex contracts for assigned commodities ensuring the relentless pursuit of cost savings and favorable terms.
• Develop focus area knowledge and expertise within the commodity to further understand company-wide needs and evaluate suppliers within focus area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field and 10 years sourcing and contracting experience or related field.
• MBA or similar degree preferred.
• Certification in supply chain, contract management, or procurement desired.
• In depth knowledge of sourcing and contract fundamentals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of indirect spend categories, contracting skills and principles, laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services and business process outsourcing.
• Experience in the 7-step strategic sourcing process with emphasis in the areas of category strategy development, RFx sourcing processes and contract management.
• Prior experience in desired spend categories.
• Project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize activities.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to apply key sourcing principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with a wide variety of stakeholders, including leadership and large groups.
• Demonstrated competency in facilitating, leading and influencing decision-making.
• Excellent problem solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to accomplish results through others by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.
• Ability to develop and analyze business cases, spend analytics, and financial models.
• Ability to translate data into convincing information.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.

Skills And Attributes

• Advanced leadership and change management skills.
• Advanced, demonstrated ability to lead highly complex, multi-departmental sourcing events.
• Advanced skillset in driving decisions and influencing stakeholders in multi-functional corporate areas.
• Demonstrated mature approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $111,400.00 – $150,700.00
Full salary range: $104,000.00 – $171,000.00
Bonus target: 15%

Schedule

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office)

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.