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NVA General Practice · 4 days ago

Strategic Sourcing Lead - Indirect

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$85K/yr - $100K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVA General Practice is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead – Indirect to join their Indirect Procurement team. This role will focus on developing and executing sourcing strategies primarily for IT categories, while also supporting other indirect spend areas, driving supplier performance, and optimizing costs across the organization.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Devin Thompson
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Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for all IT-related categories, including software, hardware, licensing, cloud, infrastructure, and managed services
Develop and implement multi-year IT sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and budgeting cycles
Conduct spend and contract analysis, benchmark suppliers and pricing, and identify consolidation opportunities across the IT category
Deliver measurable results through TCO analysis, vendor consolidation, licensing optimization, and strategic partnerships
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for IT spend: RFx development, supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, negotiations, and contracting
Collaborate with IT, Legal, InfoSec, and Finance teams to ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, and financial requirements
Negotiate complex commercial and legal terms including service-level agreements (SLAs), data security, and cloud subscription models
Partner with IT, Digital, and Infrastructure leaders to proactively identify sourcing needs and technology trends
Act as a trusted advisor on vendor selection, contract strategy, and renewal planning
Lead or participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with critical IT vendors to assess performance, manage risks, and drive innovation
Maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring accountability and value delivery
Support broader procurement transformation by implementing best practices, sourcing tools, and digital procurement processes
Develop and maintain a strategic sourcing pipeline specific to IT categories
Contribute to standardization of procurement processes related to software purchasing, vendor onboarding, and compliance tracking
Drive cost savings and innovation across key IT categories
Optimize IT vendor relationships through robust governance and performance management
Strengthen alignment between Procurement and IT leadership
Increase contract visibility and compliance across software and IT services
Contribute to the overall maturity of strategic sourcing across NVA’s indirect procurement landscape

Qualification

Strategic sourcingIT category managementVendor managementContract negotiationFinancial acumenMicrosoft OfficeG-SuiteESourcing toolsBI toolsERP systemsInfoSec knowledge

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or a related field required
5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with at least 3 years focused on IT category management
Proven success sourcing and negotiating within software, cloud, infrastructure, and telecom categories
Deep understanding of IT vendor management, contract terms (e.g., EULAs, SLAs, subscription models), and procurement law
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including TCO modeling and business case development
Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple IT sourcing projects simultaneously
Familiarity with IT roadmaps, technology lifecycles, and cross-functional planning cycles
Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; experience with sourcing tools and contract management platforms

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience with eSourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Scout, Ivalua)
Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, JDE)
Background in healthcare, veterinary, life sciences, or multi-site environments is a plus
Working knowledge of InfoSec and compliance requirements relevant to IT sourcing (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR)

Company

NVA General Practice

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At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
dateFounded in 1996
location
Agoura Hills, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.nva.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$128M
Key Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M

Leadership Team

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John Bruno
Chief Executive Officer
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