IT Sourcing Manager

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 277,000 members in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 45 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare.

SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Job Description:

The Job

This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities across all aspects of SCAN's IT Category Management for various Software and IT professional services sourcing. This role requires strategic ownership of all-encompassing category spend, developing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership - including vendor management, demand management, and governance/compliance - to achieve initial TCO reduction and ongoing year-over-year improvements, utilizing an understanding of industry trends to inform the decision-making process. This role will partner with IT leadership to set strategy, coordinate sourcing efforts and policy, and execute initiatives. This role will also involve partnering with SCAN functional stakeholders to drive TCO reduction while delivering excellent service levels to the organization.

You Will

Strategic Sourcing

• Partner with global business stakeholders to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies.
• Lead competitive bidding, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and onboarding.
• Prioritize high-value initiatives, optimize spend and drive innovation in value creation.
• Oversee development and execution of strategies through the sourcing process including strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management
• Work with internal stakeholders to monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
• Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction
• Drive value through supplier relationship management
• Utilize an understanding of industry trends to inform the decision-making process
• Develop expertise within function by growing reputation within organization, providing professional and thought leadership, influencing policy, and ensuring delivery within own function while linking with other functions of the organization
• Present business solutions to leaders in functional area
• Champion and secure TCO reductions for your category
• Working closely with IT Requisitioning Process for assigned spend categories
• Serve as trusted advisor to multi-functional stakeholder teams to design and implement specific strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business requirements and priorities
• Driving best practices

Global Category Management

• Analyze spend data and future demand to shape category strategies.
• Maintain market intelligence and understand supply economics and cost drivers.
• Align internal demand with market insights to develop actionable strategies.
• Challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Cost Optimization & Savings Delivery

• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies aligned with business needs.
• Drive competitive pricing and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Track and report savings initiatives, forecast vs. actuals, and maintain a robust savings pipeline.
• Promote consumption optimization and value engineering across categories.

Contract Management

• Ensure compliance with master service agreements and specific contracts.
• Monitor contract lifecycle and proactively manage negotiation phases.
• Collaborate with operational teams on RFQs and contract setup.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
• Assess and segment suppliers, ensuring high engagement and risk management.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, development activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Drive supplier excellence through KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Develop and implement best-in-class policies and performance metrics.
• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
• Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of IT Sourcing, IT Vendor Management, General Procurement, Supply Chain.
• 10+ years of related experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills (spend analytics, should-cost analysis, market R&I) and proven track record to resolve problems
• Demonstrated contracting and negotiations skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong project management skills

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $175,000 Annually
• Work Mode: Remote
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

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