Sourcing Agent

Ascension

Sourcing Agent negotiating healthcare supply contracts for Ascension, a nonprofit U.S. health system.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $79,512 - $110,835 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, sourcing strategy development, and supplier relationship management within the healthcare supply chain. Proficient in risk mitigation, compliance, and performance communication to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationSourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementRisk MitigationLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementSourcing Data AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisBenchmarking Best PracticesProcess ImprovementCost Reduction Initiatives

Soft Skills

Collaborative Working RelationshipsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Reg Health Info Tech Credential

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Supply ChainComplianceRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to mitigate risk and achieve competitive advantage in total cost, quality, and supply continuity
Develop sourcing strategies by reviewing and analyzing sourcing data, market trends, and benchmarking best practices
Ensure sourcing strategies and supply chain processes are consistently applied, transparent, properly administered, and compliant with policies and regulations
Support risk mitigation through contractual reviews
Develop collaborative working relationships with Legal, Finance, Corporate Risk, internal teams, and end-user stakeholders
Perform contract management and maintenance tasks, including amendments, extensions, and product additions or deletions
Provide updates on category strategies and supplier relationship management programs
Communicate performance metrics and process improvement and cost-reduction initiative status to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience, or 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required
1 year of minimum required experience under the Associate's/Bachelor's degree pathway
Reg Health Info Tech credential from AHIMA preferred
2 years of leadership or management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
0–3 years of professional experience or previous internship experience in healthcare supply chain, project management, or another relevant area preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings