Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in advancing VHC Health’s supply chain performance through data-driven sourcing, procurement optimization, and financial analysis. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, this position leverages advanced analytical and Excel-based modeling skills to evaluate spend patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and present data-driven recommendations to leadership. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will work in concert with multiple departments across VHC Health to maximize value achieved through supplier contracts and relationships.
This role combines technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and business acumen to ensure a cost-effective, efficient, and transparent supply chain that contributes to operational excellence and high-quality patient care. The Specialist will independently manage large datasets, perform in-depth analyses, and develop executive-level reports that inform sourcing and procurement strategies across the organization.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: Three-Five (3-5) years Supply Chain Management.
Experience:
Three-five (3-5) years of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Data Analytics required.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (Lawson, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar) is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing large datasets to support sourcing or procurement decisions. Proven track record of using advanced Excel features (macros/VBA, pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas) for analysis and reporting.
Certification/Licensure:
CMRP Preferred.
Additional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel Expert, or Data Analytics/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Expert-level Excel proficiency including pivot tables, Power Query, VBA macros, and advanced data modeling.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data.
Ability to translate data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for leadership.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across departments.
Self-starter with initiative, curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.
Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution.
Ability to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplines.
Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care.
Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues.
Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects.
Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence.
Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward-thinking manner.
Planning and problem solving.
Developing goals and objectives, and establishing priorities.
Inspires confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards.
Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency.
Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time.
Ability to persuade others and develop consensus.
Effective communication skills both in written and verbal presentation with a communication style that is open and foster trust, credibility and understanding.
Ability to effect collaboration and promote teamwork.
Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Data Analytics
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, advanced formulas)
- VBA macros / Excel automation experience
- Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing large datasets
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing
- Experience presenting analysis and recommendations to executive leadership
- Experience with ERP systems (Lawson, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- CMRP certification
- Experience with BI/data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or data analytics certifications
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
VHC Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VHC Health and has not been reviewed or approved by VHC Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan options span a PPO, a High Deductible plan, and a Kaiser HMO with early eligibility, complemented by EAP, wellness programs, and in‑system discounts. Feedback suggests these choices deliver solid coverage value when used with in‑network care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are positioned as generous, with structures that include combined PTO and in some cases a separate sick bank. Feedback suggests time‑off policies meaningfully bolster total compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and other financial benefits (HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) are emphasized as part of the package. Feedback suggests the match contributes notably to perceived total rewards.
VHC Health Insights
What We Do
VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as the region’s community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, selected for the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and has received 19 consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Join the VHC Health team: https://www.vhchealth.org/careers/ If you have questions, please contact our recruitment team at: 703.558.8109 or [email protected]. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Life At VHC Health: - https://www.facebook.com/LifeatVHCHealth - https://twitter.com/LifeatVHCHealth - https://www.instagram.com/lifeatvhchealth
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