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Datavant · 19 hours ago

Sourcing Associate

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. The Sourcing Associate will support strategic sourcing and vendor management activities across key spend categories, contributing to sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and data-driven insights to meet cost and performance objectives.

BiopharmaClinical TrialsData IntegrationHealth CareSoftware
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Responsibilities

Support the execution of category strategies and sourcing initiatives across Technology, Contract Labor, and Professional Services
Assist with market research, supplier identification, and preparation of sourcing recommendations
Support RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support contract reviews, approvals, and documentation
Track contract expirations and renewals, ensuring timely renewals or initiation of competitive sourcing events
Analyze spend data to support opportunity identification, savings tracking, and performance measurement
Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate sourcing activity, savings, and insights to internal stakeholders
Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and business teams to gather requirements, support sourcing projects, and ensure alignment with company priorities
Support opportunities to streamline the Source-to-Pay process, increase automation, and enhance sourcing efficiency through tools like Coupa and data-driven insights
Support compliance with sourcing policies, vendor due diligence requirements, and financial controls. Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing-related risks
Escalate potential risks or issues to the Sourcing Manager or Senior Manager as appropriate

Qualification

Procurement technologiesSpend analytics toolsNegotiation skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAnalytical abilitiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

2–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a technology or high-growth organization
Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field
Proficiency with procurement technologies (Coupa experience strongly preferred)
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with spend analytics tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective negotiation and communication skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

Exposure to M&A integration projects
Experience managing technology, BPO, or professional services categories

Company

Datavant

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Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$80.5M
Key Investors
Transformation Capital
2020-10-08Series B· $40M
2018-04-30Series Unknown· $40.5M

Leadership Team

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Jasmin Phua
Head of Government Solutions
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