NVA General Practice · 3 weeks ago
Strategic Sourcing Lead - Indirect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expNVA General Practice is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead – Indirect to join their Indirect Procurement team. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple indirect categories and leading strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver value and improve operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert across assigned indirect categories
Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies, including spend analysis, market benchmarking, supplier consolidation, and budgeting alignment
Identify cost optimization opportunities through competitive sourcing, demand management, and process enhancements
Deliver measurable value through TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis, should-cost modeling, and contract optimization
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution
Negotiate pricing and business terms with suppliers; conduct industry benchmarking to drive cost reduction and supplier value
Draft and review contract terms in collaboration with Legal and ensure alignment with procurement policies and risk standards
Build and maintain strong internal partnerships with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to departments including Finance, IT, Marketing, and Operations
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to assess performance and drive improvements
Ensure contract compliance, service-level delivery, and vendor performance across assigned categories
Support procurement transformation initiatives by leading change management efforts, stakeholder training, and adoption of best practices
Develop and maintain a strategic sourcing pipeline, aligning future initiatives with enterprise priorities
Mentor peers by sharing category knowledge and sourcing expertise to build organizational capability
Deliver sustainable cost savings and operational efficiencies across key indirect spend areas
Improve supplier performance, compliance, and innovation through strategic vendor management
Enhance sourcing process effectiveness and transparency through tools, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration
Support the long-term sourcing pipeline and align strategies with NVA’s growth objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a strong track record in indirect categories
Proven experience leading initiatives in categories such as IT, Finance, Professional Services, Travel, or Capital Equipment
Strong expertise in commercial negotiation and contract development; familiarity with procurement law and risk terms
Financial acumen including experience with TCO, cost modeling, and business case development
Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7-step sourcing, agile procurement)
Strong influencing and communication skills across all organizational levels
Highly organized self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; experience with procurement and analytics platforms
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience using eSourcing tools (e.g., Scout, Iasta, Ariba, iValua)
Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
Experience working with ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, or JDE
Background in healthcare, veterinary, or multi-site industries is a plus
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
10001+ employees
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$128MKey Investors
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2019-06-17Acquired
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