Sourcing Specialist

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to the Sourcing & Contract Management team, which supports the institution through strategic procurement, supplier partnerships, contract administration, and sourcing initiatives that drive value and operational efficiency. The department collaborates with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to identify purchasing opportunities, negotiate favorable agreements, and support compliance with procurement standards.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Sourcing Specialist plays an important role in supporting strategic sourcing activities, supplier engagement, contract management, and financial analysis.

The Sourcing Specialist works closely with customers and stakeholders to identify spend categories suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives, while the Sourcing Specialist helps advance operational excellence and resource stewardship across UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will be a sourcing professional with at least a bachelor's degree and three or more years in contracting or materials management, who has worked within public-sector or heavily regulated procurement rules. This person can build a total-cost financial case, run a competitive bid process that would survive an audit, negotiate and administer the resulting contract, and write clearly enough for public records and executive audiences.

Familiarity with Texas procurement rules and cooperative purchasing would be a strong advantage. Having worked in healthcare is a plus, but is not necessary. Working on software contracts is also a plus. Curiosity for learning is a must. .

Work Location: Remote - must be able to come onsite as needed.

Annual Salary Range: Minimum $77,500.00 - Midpoint $97,000.00 - Maximum $116,500.00

Hourly Equivalent (based on a 40-hour work week): Minimum $37.26 - Midpoint $46.63 - Maximum $56.01

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Sourcing Specialist contributes directly to the institution's mission by helping secure high-quality goods and services through strategic sourcing and effective supplier partnerships. This role offers opportunities to develop expertise in contracting, procurement strategy, financial analysis, and supplier relationship management while supporting operational excellence across a world-renowned healthcare and research institution.

The remote work environment promotes flexibility while fostering professional growth and meaningful impact.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

• The Sourcing Specialist provides skilled assistance in the strategic sourcing of goods, equipment, and services and interacts with customers and stakeholders to identify categories of spend that are optimal for strategic sourcing.
• Assist with contract negotiations, supplier agreements, and contract administration activities • Develop and support request for proposal (RFP) processes and sourcing initiatives • Implement and administer supplier contracts and purchasing agreements • Collaborate with suppliers, group purchasing organizations, and higher education institutions to evaluate spend aggregation opportunities • Monitor supply markets and conduct market intelligence research • Analyze market data and develop comprehensive reports and presentations • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, procurement guidelines, policies, and procedures across UT MD Anderson • Partner with suppliers to support eProcurement solutions and electronic catalog initiatives • Meet routinely with customers to identify sourcing opportunities and maximize contract value • Execute complex financial analyses using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Lease vs. Buy, and Economic Value Models • Calculate and report actual and projected sourcing savings by spend category • Support data-driven sourcing decisions through financial modeling and analytical evaluation • Demonstrate a results-oriented, analytical, decisive, team-oriented, customer-focused, and innovative approach • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal customers to support sourcing objectives
• EDUCATION
• Required: Bachelor's Degree Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration, Hospital Administration or related field.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 3 years Professional experience in contracting and/or materials management.
• Preferred: 3 years Professional experience within healthcare to include three years in contracting or purchasing.
• Preferred: Experience in contracts involving cloud software purchases.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent