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Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! 

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals

Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. We have been recognized ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! 

We are seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee the EIS and Administrative Services categories and provide leadership and oversight for sourcing, contracting and purchasing-related activities within Supply Chain Shared Services. In this newly created role, you will integrate product/service category-related analysis and oversight with daily supervision of Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists. Your goal will be ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and supply assurance across assigned categories as well as sourcing and contracting excellence aligned with our annual plan of purchase and other requests as needed. 

The Manager reviews supplier, pricing, operational, and utilization data to support sourcing recommendations, oversees operational purchasing workflows, leads supplier performance evaluation and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). This is to ensure alignment with organizational, financial, and operational objectives. The position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strong decision-making, and the ability to lead staff in achieving service excellence, cost optimization, and compliant purchasing practices. The role also requires excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling our shared service model and supporting the entire health system.

This opportunity is a hybrid remote position that will require being in the office at least once a week. 

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• Manages Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions; ensures team readiness, coverage, and consistent workflow execution. 
• Directs, plans, and prioritizes sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities to ensure departmental goals, accuracy, service levels, turnaround times, and supply assurance requirements are met. 
• Oversees staff evaluations of new products, services, equipment, and technologies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of assessments and preparing managerial recommendations for leadership review. 
• Negotiates complex service agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), pricing structures, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance guarantees.
• Conducts supplier assessments and market benchmarking to evaluate service capabilities, pricing competitiveness, innovation, and risk.

Typical Enterprise and Information Services Categories Will Include: 

• IT Infrastructure Hardware
• Data Center and Colocation Services
• Cloud Infrastructure and Hosting Services
• Cybersecurity Products and Services
• Managed IT Services
• Network Equipment and Services
• Telecommunications and Voice Services
• Wireless and Mobility Services
• End User Computing Devices (PCs, Laptops, Tablets)
• Printers and Managed Print Services
• Audio-Visual and Collaboration Technology
• IT Staff Augmentation and Technical Resources
• IT Consulting and Professional Services
• Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Agreements
• Technology Asset Lifecycle Services
• Data Storage and Backup Solutions
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services
• Hardware Maintenance and Break-Fix Services
• Technology Leasing Programs
• Emerging Technology and Innovation Services

Typical Administrative Services Categories Will Include: 

• Consulting and Advisory Services
• Legal Services
• Audit and Compliance Services
• Banking and Financial Services
• Human Resources Services
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Services
• Temporary Labor and Workforce Solutions
• Employee Benefits and Wellness Programs
• Marketing and Advertising Services
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• Education and Training Services
• Travel Management Services
• Corporate Events and Meeting Services
• Office Supplies and Workplace Services
• Print, Mail, and Document Services
• Records Management and Storage
• Translation and Interpretation Services
• Memberships and Professional Subscriptions
• Insurance and Risk Management Services
• Fleet and Vehicle Management Services
• Background Screening and Credentialing Services
• Revenue Cycle Support Services
• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
• Contact Center and Customer Service Services

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field required
• Master's Degree preferred

Certifications/Licensure: 

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager certification (CPCM) preferred

Experience: 

• 5 years of progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, contract and vendor negotiations in a complex environment of a multi hospital setting, large hospital or healthcare setting required
• 5 years of direct experience in on or more category, such as medical surgical, facilities and support services, and or professional services required
• 2 years of Staff leadership experience such as team lead, supervisor, or manager required