Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager ** Largely Remote **

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of the world’s largest distributors of healthcare systems, medical supplies & pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager .

*** Richmond, VA 23233 (Largely Remote role)
Duration: 6 months contract w/ possibility of extension or conversion to FTE role

Remote work is supported for the contract period. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or supplier engagement.
Candidate may be best located in Richmond, VA area for the highest potential to convert to full time after the temporary assignment. Potential for permanent placement in April 2026. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major business transformation and position yourself for a long-term leadership role in a high-impact function. Seeking a high-performing and detail-oriented Senior Manager to support contract separation and sourcing efforts as we stand up a new, independent business unit.
This role will partner closely with the Interim Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage supplier transitions, drive technology sourcing initiatives, and support the execution of a robust indirect procurement model for the future-state organization.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong sourcing execution skills for indirect sourcing categories, and the ability to navigate contract disentanglement within complex enterprise agreements.
The new standalone business must be fully operational, including its own indirect procurement model and supplier agreements, by May 1, 2026, while reducing value leakage for both entities, minimizing rework, supporting work/life balance of team members, and reducing the need for TSAs.
Partner with the Strategic Sourcing Lead and current sourcing leadership and legal team to support the separation of enterprise agreements tied to a divesting business unit.
Lead or support sourcing events for critical indirect categories, with a focus on operations and facility services, professional and corporate services, and technology.
Develop supplier strategies that support continuity for both the legacy and the new businesses during and after separation.
Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms to ensure alignment with the new entity’s requirements.
Collaborate with legal, finance, IT, and business stakeholders to execute supplier transitions with minimal disruption.
Support the design and setup of interim or future-state processes, templates, and sourcing playbooks.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
~ Minimum 7 years’ experience in technology sourcing, procurement, or vendor management roles (software procurement experience is preferred).
~ software procurement is a plus.
~7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management roles with a focus on indirect categories.
~ SaaS, cloud services, telecom, infrastructure).
~ SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, etc.).
~ Hands-on experience supporting contract disentanglement, M&A transitions, or spin-offs is highly desirable.
~ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
~ Do you have sourcing and/or contract experience? Have you managed divestiture activities in a sourcing/procurement role?
Describe a situation where you led a critical project with unknown variables. This will be a remote work assignment (95%, or more) with a potential to convert to permanent full-time position in April 2026.


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