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Description005600QualificationsSourcing Manager - MedicalKaiser PermanenteOakland or Pasadena, CA At Kaiser Permanente you can be part of shaping the future of US health care. Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest nonprofit health plan, serves nearly 8.7 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. The people of Kaiser Permanente Procurement & Supply put life saving tools in the hands of the health professionals who need them. By establishing the framework for mission-critical resources, products, and services, you not only impact the bottom line performance of the organization, but also the front line of care delivery. The Souring Manager is responsible for all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories in medical procurement. Develops and implements a sourcing management strategy for these assigned categories. Identifies, develops and manages supplier relationships. Effectively negotiates contracts and long term procurement agreements. Develops and proposes metrics to analyze supplier total cost to Kaiser.Essential Functions:??? Responsible for performing all sourcing/procurement activities for the assigned categories.??? Develops and implements a sourcing management strategy.??? Identifies, develops and manages supplier relationships.??? Effectively negotiates contracts and long term procurement agreements.??? Develops and proposes metrics to analyze supplier total cost to Kaiser Permanente.??? Participates in the change management programs to establish processes and procedures.