Sourcing Associate

Direct Supply•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Position Summary: Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Sourcing Associate position, you’ll excel at managing escalations, supplier cost and contract negotiations, as well as, demonstrate a high level of proficiency in managing supply chains for an assigned group of suppliers and manufacturers. You’ll have a demonstrated knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and take the lead on proactively identifying and implementing process improvements within the department. Skills Needed: Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals. Delivers Results - Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action. Solves Problems - Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights. Provides Customer Value - Delivers cutting-edge, tech-driven solutions paired with outrageous customer service with an eye to profitability. Seizes opportunities that reward both the customer and DS, fostering robust customer relationships. Uses excellent analytical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Can leverage real-time data to develop and execute strategies that positively impact our supply chains. Ability to influence effectively by presenting concepts tailored to drive desired outcomes. What You’ll Do and Impact: Manage Supply Chain for assigned suppliers, including: cost, quality and fulfillment. Develop effective supplier relationships. Negotiate programs for Direct Supply, including costs and incentives. Own escalations and supplier cost and performance negotiations Proactively identify and implement process improvement strategies within the team. Vet and onboard suppliers and ensure successful transition into the Direct Supply portfolio. Maintain supplier database and monitor risk to business continuity with assigned suppliers Leverage Subject Matter Experts in Senior Living and Lines of Business as needed to support day-to-day work Leverage data analytics and reporting sciences to meet Supply Chain objectives. Actively participate as a resource on project teams and/or programs to support business initiatives and objectives. Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, or International Business. 1-3 years of sourcing, negotiation and supply management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to10% Additional Items of Interest: APICS, CPSM or equivalent a plus Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse workforces. © 2013 to 2026 Direct Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. Direct Supply delivers solution-driven platforms, products and services to help solve the toughest challenges facing Senior Living and Healthcare. For more than 35 years, we’ve grown consistently while expanding our offering of innovative solutions for virtually every critical area of senior health across the continuum of care. If you asked our 1,200+ Partners what separates Direct Supply from other applied technology companies, it’s that we are 100% employee owned and driven to work with a purpose. Every day, we strive to honor our mission of enhancing the lives of millions of seniors and healthcare professionals in a results-oriented agile environment that gives our Partners the necessary tools and flexibility to truly bring what’s next to Healthcare. Ready to make a difference?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, or International Business.
1-3 years of sourcing, negotiation and supply management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to10%
Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.
Delivers Results - Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action.
Solves Problems - Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights.
Provides Customer Value - Delivers cutting-edge, tech-driven solutions paired with outrageous customer service with an eye to profitability. Seizes opportunities that reward both the customer and DS, fostering robust customer relationships.
Uses excellent analytical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Can leverage real-time data to develop and execute strategies that positively impact our supply chains.
Ability to influence effectively by presenting concepts tailored to drive desired outcomes.

Nice To Haves

APICS, CPSM or equivalent a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Supply Chain for assigned suppliers, including: cost, quality and fulfillment.
Develop effective supplier relationships.
Negotiate programs for Direct Supply, including costs and incentives.
Own escalations and supplier cost and performance negotiations
Proactively identify and implement process improvement strategies within the team.
Vet and onboard suppliers and ensure successful transition into the Direct Supply portfolio.
Maintain supplier database and monitor risk to business continuity with assigned suppliers
Leverage Subject Matter Experts in Senior Living and Lines of Business as needed to support day-to-day work
Leverage data analytics and reporting sciences to meet Supply Chain objectives.
Actively participate as a resource on project teams and/or programs to support business initiatives and objectives.