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    "description": "<h2>Position Title</h2>Strategic Sourcing Manager\n<h2>Job Description Summary</h2>\n<p>Join the Purchasing team at <strong>VHC Health</strong> as a <strong>Strategic Sourcing Manager,</strong> where no two days are the same and your work directly supports both clinical excellence and financial stewardship. In this dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment, your day might include negotiating and redlining contracts, identifying and executing savings strategies, and sourcing critical backordered supplies, all while partnering closely with clinical leaders across Cardiology, Radiology, and Women and Infant Health to inform sound, data-driven decisions. You’ll also engage in meaningful analytical work, from pricing validation to cost and impact analysis, ensuring the organization operates efficiently and effectively.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our team has a <strong>strong track record of success</strong>, recently completing high-value RFPs, processing over 60,000 purchase orders (184,500 lines) and supporting more than $196M in spend, while managing hundreds of national and local contracts and implementing new policies to strengthen workflows and long-term stability.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>What truly sets this team apart is its collaborative and <strong>supportive culture</strong>, VHC Health fosters an environment where colleagues across the organization come together to solve complex healthcare challenges, giving you the opportunity to bridge the gap between clinical care and fiscal responsibility. You’ll be welcomed into a team that is quick to support one another and especially invested in helping new members succeed. We’re looking for someone who builds strong relationships, navigates competing priorities with confidence, delivers exceptional customer service, and brings advanced Excel skills to the table.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In this role, you’ll have clear opportunities for <strong>professional growth and development</strong>, with the expectation that within your first year you’ll become a confident, trusted contributor who understands the broader impact of your work and consistently adds value beyond day-to-day responsibilities. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Hospital Information: </strong>Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p><b>Purpose & Scope:</b> </p>\n<p>The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, manage category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize the procurement of medical supplies, equipment, and services for VHC Health.  Will provide management reporting for key deliverables, plans, programs and KPI’s as required.   This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role will contribute to ensuring that the procurement process drives market sustainability, value to customers and supply chain initiatives.  Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Director and under direction from supply chain leadership on activities and strategic decisions for the department, this position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all Strategic Sourcing Specialists. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. 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