Sourcing and Contract Specialist
- Location
- Allentown, PA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a - 4:30p
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: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education/Experience: 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.
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• Certificates and Licenses: No certifications are needed. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM). Experience working with healthcare GPO contracts and supplier agreements.
HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Address: 794 Roble Rd Primary Location: HNL- Roble Position Type: Onsite Department: 1046-00020 Supply Chain Management
From 1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 7 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job