Senior Sourcing Associate

Position Summary:

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

In the Sourcing Associate position, you'll effectively manage escalations, negotiate supplier costs and contracts, and oversee supply chains for a designated group of suppliers and manufacturers. You bring a strong working knowledge of supply chain best practices and are proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements within the department.

Skills Needed:

• Provides Customer Value - Delivers cutting-edge, tech-driven solutions paired with outrageous customer service with an eye to profitability. Seizes opportunities that reward both the customer and DS, fostering robust customer relationships.

• Solves Problems - Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights.

• Negotiates for Results - Navigates tough negotiations with finesse, securing wins without straining relationships. Quickly earns stakeholders' trust, balancing assertiveness with diplomacy.

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

What You'll Do and Impact:

• Manage supply chain for assigned suppliers, including; cost, quality and fulfillment. Develop and leverage relationships.

• Negotiate highly competitive programs for Direct Supply, including costs, rebates, co-op and incentives.

• Own escalations and negotiations (e.g., large sale opportunity strategy/support, metrics, customer service and sales support, etc.).

• Proactively identify and implement process improvement strategies within team.

• Vet and onboard suppliers and ensure successful transition into the Direct Supply portfolio.

• Monitor risk to business continuity with assigned suppliers (risk mitigation and/or contingency plans, etc.).

• Monitor supplier performance and provide reports and analyses on key supply chain metrics.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and/or tools.

• Maintain supplier database and documentation.

• Assist and/or complete full supplier evaluations to ensure suppliers meet the short- and long-term needs of the business.

• Leverage Subject Matter Experts in Senior Living and Lines of Business as needed to support day-to-day work (e.g., regulations, requirements, industry trends).

• Actively participate as a resource on project teams and/or programs to support business initiatives and objectives.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Business Administration, or International Business

• 3-5 years sourcing, negotiations and supply management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Additional Items of Interest:

• APICS, CPSM or equivalent a plus