Position Title: Sourcing Manager - Sarnova - Dublin, Ohio

Req ID: 5324

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Remote: Hybrid

Job Description Overview

Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The company operates through several market-leading companies including Tri-anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, EMP and Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider, and Digitech, the leader in EMS revenue cycle management.

Office schedule: M-Th Office based, Friday remote (Effective September 1, 2025)

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on sourcing professional who can help build and scale a best-in-class sourcing program supporting Private Label and New Product Development. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to identify the right suppliers, negotiate strong commercial agreements, and create repeatable sourcing processes that improve speed-to-market, cost, and supply continuity.

Summary:

The Sourcing Manager is an individual contributor responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing for Private Label and New Product Development. This role builds repeatable RFx and supplier selection processes, develops supplier partnerships, and translates cross-functional requirements into commercially sound recommendations and agreements. Success requires balancing cost, quality, risk, and speed to enable efficient, compliant product launches and a stronger supplier ecosystem.

Organizational Impact:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sourcing, this role will expand sourcing capability by creating scalable tools, templates, and governance that improve speed-to-market, supplier performance, and total cost outcomes. Your work will directly impact new product launch readiness, supply continuity, gross margin, and risk mitigation through strong supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and disciplined performance management.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months):

• Establish and socialize a clear sourcing intake and RFx process (templates, timeline, roles/RACI, evaluation criteria)
• Deliver on-time supplier selection and contracting for priority NPD/Private Label launches
• Build a qualified supplier pipeline (including international options where appropriate) across priority categories
• Implement basic supplier performance management (KPIs, scorecards, QBR cadence) for awarded suppliers
• Identify and deliver measurable value (TCO improvements, cost avoidance, risk reduction, lead-time and service improvements)

Key Deliverables:

• Standard RFx toolkit (RFI/RFP/RFQ templates, evaluation scorecards, award memo format)
• Supplier due diligence and onboarding checklist (quality, regulatory, capacity, financial, ESG as applicable)
• Negotiation playbook and contracting checklist (commercial terms, SLAs, lead times, payment terms)
• Supplier performance dashboard and QBR agenda
• Category/supplier landscape view for priority areas (options, risks, and recommendations)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing strategy for Private Label & New Product Development through day-to-day ownership of initiatives, insights, and recommendations
• Build and improve repeatable sourcing processes and governance across Marketing, Product, Quality/Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and Legal
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end, managing stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
• Develop category strategies (make/buy, supplier segmentation, dual sourcing, risk mitigation) informed by market intelligence and business needs
• Own end-to-end RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ): strategy, supplier engagement, evaluation, award, and transition to performance management
• Create standardized templates and scorecards that balance total value (price, lead time, quality, service, innovation, sustainability)
• Lead negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and value creation (rebates, payment terms, delivery, SLAs, IP considerations)
• Develop and manage a supplier network, building partnerships that deliver innovation, capacity, quality, and competitive advantage
• Drive supplier performance management (KPIs, dashboards, quarterly business reviews), continuous improvement, and corrective actions
• Conduct market intelligence to understand supply/demand dynamics, cost drivers, regulatory changes, and geopolitical risk
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Quality to accelerate Private Label and NPD pipelines—from concept to commercialization
• Support proto sampling, validation, and scale-up activities in alignment with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure design-for-supply, manufacturability, and sustainability are embedded early in product development
• Lead cost modeling, scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform awards and portfolio decisions
• Track performance to plan (savings, cost avoidance, working capital, resiliency), reporting outcomes and insights to leadership
• Additional job duties as assigned

Skills/Experience Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or purchasing environments supporting product development and commercialization; medical device, medical/clinical expertise, or prior health care experience strongly desired
• Experience working with 3rd party contract manufacturers and/or direct manufacturing partners (medical devices or other healthcare solutions preferred)
• International sourcing experience preferred
• Experience with strategic sourcing and improving supplier performance
• Familiarity with contracting language and experience negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Understanding manufacturing and quality validation processes and best practices preferred
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and processes
• Strength in negotiations, cost/price analysis, and purchasing procedures
• Knowledge of bids, RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and reverse auctions
• Understanding of new product launch and commercialization; experience in product development and manufacturing processes desired
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels, including senior stakeholders and business leaders
• Experience with project planning and project management; ability to lead cross-functional project teams
• Proven ability to work successfully in a deadline-driven environment with a sense of urgency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint); experience with CRM and/or sourcing tools a plus

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.