Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Tulsa, OK 74136, United States

Position Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: November 3, 2025
End Date: November 4, 2025
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Range: $62,000 – $93,000 annually
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (with 2-year commitment)
Relocation Assistance: Available (if eligible)

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting procurement activities and driving cost-reduction strategies across various service lines. This role ensures vendor performance and quality standards are met while implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve benchmark pricing and maintain supply chain resiliency.

• Provide guidance to department leaders on sourcing priorities and strategies.

• Assist in negotiating both local and national contracts.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, GPOs, and distribution partners.

• Evaluate operational conditions to ensure contract terms align with sourcing strategy, including RFx processes.

• Maintain and track performance metrics for all contracts within assigned categories.

• Research alternative suppliers to ensure continuity and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic evaluations.

• Collaborate with Legal Counsel to address and prevent contractual issues.

• Make independent decisions on non-routine procurement problems under general supervision.

• Interacts with internal and external customers via phone and face-to-face.

• Works closely with healthcare professionals and staff.

• Frequently collaborates with individuals at the Director level or above.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in procurement, contract negotiation, analytics, or vendor/supplier management.

• Technical Knowledge & Skills:

  • Experience with supply chain strategies, spend analysis, RFx processes, and cost-saving initiatives.

  • Basic financial knowledge and familiarity with sourcing for capital equipment, clinical products, and services.

  • Experience with the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and execution.

  • Understanding of contract renewals, modifications, pricing discrepancies, and supplier performance management.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support informed decision-making.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, independently or as part of a team.

• Experience in a healthcare procurement or sourcing environment.

• Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP)

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Preferred Certification:

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)