Sourcing Lead

This role will lead sourcing integration activities across all supplier categories in support of a large acquisition, with IT and software representing a substantial share of the work
. The Sourcing Integration Project Lead will oversee supplier strategy, manage cross‑functional alignment, and drive complex project execution. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and sourcing experience across a diverse supplier landscape.

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing integration workstream across all categories (IT/software, services, indirect, clinical, capital, etc.).
• Develop strategic disposition recommendations for each supplier—consolidate, retain, exit, or re‑source—based on business needs and cross‑functional input.
• Create, manage, and continuously update the master supplier list, categorization, and integration roadmap.
• Facilitate governance discussions with business leaders, legal, finance, IT, category managers, and integration teams.
• Execute straightforward sourcing actions
  , including renewals, amendments, simple negotiations, and basic RFPs.
• Support senior sourcing leaders on high‑complexity commercial or technical negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate integration risks
  , including commercial gaps, licensing issues, continuity impacts, and compliance concerns.
• Lead stakeholder communications and reporting
  , ensuring visibility of progress, dependencies, and critical risks.
• Apply sourcing best practices to drive improvements in cost, risk reduction, supplier consolidation, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (minimum 4 years) in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or related fields.
• Significant experience in sourcing or vendor management across multiple categories—or in a broad indirect procurement environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects with competing priorities.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing suppliers.

• Understanding of IT/software and general indirect sourcing categories.
• Strong project management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience supporting integrations, divestitures, or supplier transitions.
• Lean/Six Sigma or process improvement experience.