Sourcing Manager, IT
Recruiter Contact
Nick Lazzara
Practice Director
847.278.2138
AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is a leading provider of health care solutions for the underserved and chronically ill. The Company offers managed care solutions including Medicaid and Medicare, as well as pharmacy benefit management, behavioral health, and administrative services. They partner with government agencies, health systems, and community organizations to provide exceptional healthcare solutions. Their commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations sets them apart.
The company actively engages in advocacy and community initiatives. They are committed to addressing the broader social factors that impact health outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders to drive positive change.
Founded in 1983, the company has grown into one of the largest Medicaid managed care organizations in the United States and generates $14B in annual revenue. Headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown, PA, their nearly 9000 employees serve ~5M members in 13 states and DC.
Sourcing Manager, IT
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JOB SUMMARY
The IT Category Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing category sourcing and negotiation strategies for the acquisition of complex goods and services (i.e. IT hardware, software, and services), reducing costs, and achieving organizational objectives.
This role will advise the business on critical supply decisions, and will combine analytical thinking with hands-on implementation in solving the organization’s most difficult sourcing challenges.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- 7+ years of Procurement and/or Operations experience with a record of increased responsibility and/or work complexity within a best practice environment; exposure to supplier management, category spend analysis, supplier rationalization programs, and bid management; and familiarity with applicable laws, procurement concepts, best practices, trends and issues.
- Healthcare industry experience, and an advanced degree and/or consulting experience a plus.
- Deep experience with IT spend categories.
- Experience managing supply contracts, including complex long-term contracts, short-term transactional agreements and consulting engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business requirements and develop/execute tactical & strategic plans to meet business needs.
- High proficiency or mastery of Excel and other Microsoft applications, and strong technical aptitude.
- The willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, and problem solving skills.
- Strong research, writing and communication skills.
- High proficiency or mastery of Excel and other Microsoft applications, and strong technical aptitude.
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LOCATION
This is a remote position tied to company headquarters in Newtown Square, PA.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Leadership
Director IT Sourcing
John Nguyen
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