Company Description:
HNL Lab Medicine is a leading multi-regional, full-service medical laboratory that has been operating for over 25 years, providing testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial clients. Guided by a vision to help every person gain clarity and insight to live healthier, the organization’s mission is to bring clarity to care by delivering trusted diagnostic answers. With more than 50 patient service centers in Pennsylvania and 33 acute care laboratories within partner hospital sites, HNL Lab Medicine supports a wide range of clinical needs. The team includes over 2,200 employees and more than 109 pathologists and scientific directors who focus on expert medical and technical diagnostic guidance to help patients get diagnosed and treated faster. The organization places strong emphasis on the impact of each test result on patients’ lives and takes this responsibility seriously.
Role Description:
The Sourcing and Contract Specialist is responsible for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities that support organizational operations. This role manages the acquisition of goods and services, administers supplier contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, and partners with internal stakeholders to secure favorable commercial terms, support regulatory compliance, and maintain operational continuity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support procurement, sourcing, and contract management activities across the organization. Source products and services in accordance with organizational policies and business requirements. Lead RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes and evaluate supplier proposals. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements within delegated authority. Review, negotiate, execute, amend, renew, and terminate supplier contracts. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and operational stakeholders during contract review and approval processes. Identify and evaluate contractual, operational, and financial risks. Maintain contract records and monitor renewal and expiration dates. Monitor supplier compliance with pricing, service levels, and contractual obligations. Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Conduct spends analysis, benchmarking, and market research to identify sourcing opportunities and cost savings. Support implementation and administration of GPO and supplier agreements. Prepare contract summaries, sourcing recommendations, and business case documentation. Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Generate reports related to purchasing, contract status, supplier performance, and savings initiatives. Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and contract management processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field. 5 + years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier negotiations, or supply chain management. Experience leading sourcing events and contract negotiations, ERP, and contract management systems. Healthcare, laboratory, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
