Contracting Sourcing Manager - Hybrid
IT Contracting and Category Management is a department within Strategic Sourcing that supports our enterprise-wide non-labor contract infrastructure. Its mission is to maximize operational, technological, and financial value through the strategic sourcing, contracting, and management of technology products, services, and solutions, strengthening our One Ministry Committed to Excellence.
Essential Functions of the role:
- Perform all duties in a manner that promotes Providence's mission, values, and philosophy.
- Serve as a role model for the values and mission of the organization.
- Develop and execute category strategies that align with organizational, financial, and operational objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier performance, innovation, and value realization.
- Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution for IT products and services.
- Partner with business, operational, legal, security, and finance stakeholders to understand requirements and develop sourcing solutions.
- Conduct market analysis, spend analysis, and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational improvement.
- Perform risk assessments of supplier proposals, contracts, and category strategies.
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize value, optimize expenditures, and minimize business and supplier-related risks.
- Drive timely and comprehensive negotiation and administration of IT agreements and supplier relationships.
- Develop and maintain reporting and analytics to support category performance, supplier management, and value realization programs.
- Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories.
- Foster effective utilization of operating and capital funds through strategic sourcing and category management practices.
- Provide financial and business analysis to support sourcing decisions, contract negotiations, and long-term category planning.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier markets to inform category strategies and business recommendations.
We welcome Hybrid work for residents who live within a commutable distance of our office location listed below:
- Washington: Renton
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Supply Chain Management and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3 years' experience in Contract Management, purchasing, supply management or a blend of healthcare and corporate contracting responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year (Job Specific) IT Sourcing: Preference will be given to applications with IT, Healthcare or Project Management experience.
- 1 year (Job Specific) Implantable Devices: Managing device implants.
- 1 year (Job Specific) Capital: Managing Capital Contracts.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About UsProvidence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 3 years of experience in contract management, purchasing, supply management, or a blend of healthcare and corporate contracting responsibilities
- IT sourcing experience
- Healthcare or project management experience
- Experience managing implantable devices
- Experience managing capital contracts
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
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