Sourcing Associate

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.  

As a Sourcing Associate, you'll help Direct Supply strengthen supplier partnerships, improve cost competitiveness, and maintain a reliable supply chain that supports our customers. You'll use sourcing expertise, data-driven insights, and technology to identify opportunities, improve supplier performance, and deliver long-term value. Through collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, you'll support sourcing decisions that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth. 

What You’ll Do and Impact:  

• Manage assigned supplier relationships from onboarding through ongoing performance reviews and issue resolution to support dependable service. 

• Execute supplier contract activities and maintain accurate terms and documentation to reduce commercial and operational risk. 

• Negotiate costs, rebates, and incentives with suppliers to improve long-term value and profitability. 

• Analyze supplier pricing, quality, and fulfillment performance to identify opportunities for savings and service improvement. 

• Build data-supported business cases and recommendations that guide sourcing decisions and prioritization. 

• Monitor supplier information and supply risks, escalating issues and coordinating responses to protect continuity. 

• Implement sourcing process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen execution. 

• Apply appropriate analytics, AI, and digital tools to streamline sourcing workflows and support better decisions. 

• Communicate Direct Supply's value proposition to existing and prospective suppliers to develop mutually beneficial relationships. 

• Coordinate with sales, operations, and subject matter experts to align supplier solutions with business and customer requirements. 

What You'll Bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, or supply chain management. 

• Experience supporting supplier contracts and relationships to maintain clear terms and resolve performance concerns. 

• Ability to evaluate costs, rebates, and supply chain tradeoffs to inform commercially sound sourcing recommendations. 

• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools to identify trends, develop business cases, and communicate findings. 

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. 

• Ability to adopt digital tools, including relevant AI-enabled solutions, to improve accuracy and efficiency in sourcing work. 

• Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to 10%. 

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.

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