Sourcing Specialist

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Summary
The Sourcing Specialist supports the organization's sourcing strategy by identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and service. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing needs, drive competitive bidding processes, and manage supplier relationships. The position operates with moderate independence and uses professional judgment to execute sourcing activities that contribute to operational efficiency and value creation.
Essential Functions

• Lead sourcing events (RFIs/RFQs/RFPs) by gathering business requirements, prequalifying suppliers, managing bid cycles, and evaluating proposals to recommend optimal supplier selections that meet cost, quality, and service expectations

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract redlines with suppliers in partnership with legal and business teams to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, continuous improvement discussions, and alignment to category strategies to support long term value creation

• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier risk indicators to identify sourcing opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and inform category strategies

• Execute contract lifecycle activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely routing of agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders for approvals

• Coordinate supplier integration activities, ensuring smooth onboarding, alignment to service-level expectations, and adherence to procurement policies

• Support cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, HR, Operations) by providing sourcing insights, cost analyses, and supplier recommendations to enable informed decision-making

• Ensure end-to-end procurement process compliance, including documentation accuracy and adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields or equivalent education and/or experience

• 2 years experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and sourcing/procurement tools

• Professional certification such as CPSM (ISM), APICS, or similar

• Experience with supplier performance management and category strategy development

• Exposure to corporate legal or contract lifecycle management platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Ironclad)

• Direct Sourcing Specialty: 

Experience managing direct spend categories (human generics, equipment, pharmaceuticals, sundery items, etc) 

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead contract negotiations and manage redline cycles with suppliers and legal counsel

• Strong analytical abilities with experience in spend analysis, data interpretation, and reporting

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Understanding of procurement processes, contract terms, supplier risk evaluation, and compliance requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and sound judgment when balancing cost, risk, and service levels

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently

• Communicate/Talking Frequently

• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently

• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently

• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly

• Maintain Focus Constantly

• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly

• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly

• Vision Constantly

• Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally

• Bend Rarely

• Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely

• Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely

• Move/Traverse Rarely

• Repetitive Motions Rarely

Working Environment

• Hazards Occasionally

Environmental Conditions

• Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace.

What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.