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 Summary: The Curaplex Senior Sourcing Manager will focus on Sourcing activities for Sarnova’s private label brand, Curaplex, building and developing vendor partnerships with a focus on risk management, reliability, and cost effectiveness that support the overall private label strategy. As a Senior Sourcing Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the necessary sourcing strategies that will result in materials, techniques, and costs that are on brand and in line with defined strategies. Supplier relationship development & management will be critical to ensuring continued growth within specified product segments. You will also be responsible for the management of strategic relationships tied to current and potential future Curaplex owned products and should have experience in aligning with some or all of the potential touchpoints: Contract Manufacturers, R&D/Sustaining Engineering firms, M&A activities, clinical thought leaders, and new product development. You will work cross functionally, playing a key role applying policies and best practices around testing and inspection to ensure that all the products meet quality and regulatory requirements, as well as resolving vendor production and quality issues, helping to ensure the best costs and quality of materials and solutions. Organizational Impact: What you do each day matters. In this role you have the opportunity to influence the organizational strategy and direction from within a rapidly growing business unit. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Establish themselves as a category subject matter expert and trusted partner within the various business units and cross-functional teams. Develop relationships with new finished good product suppliers & manage existing relationships. Follow structured negotiation processes to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting. Evaluate new sources, methods, and suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of finished products. Identify potential suppliers and onboard and develop new suppliers in line with corporate supplier strategies. Conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products with the goal of identifying new and redundant sources of supply based on competitiveness, capability and business needs. Cultivates supplier partnerships, tracks KPI’s and goals and monitors scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance and collaborate with partners to ensure quality and performance. Establish global financial strategies and execute to meet Curaplex performance goals Complete Strategic Sourcing Events for assigned portfolios focusing on total value - includes but not limited to negotiating price, lead time, payment terms, rebates and delivery. Oversee sourcing process and ensure that best costs are obtained from competing vendors through RFPs, allocate and award business to vendors as appropriate. Analyze global, regional & local market information to understand upstream cost drivers and the effect on market pricing, including supply and demand dynamics. Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Partner with internal stake holders & budget owners to develop and execute continuous improvement plan. Work closely with cross functional teams to identify suppliers for new product launches. Conduct Business Reviews to drive supplier performance & prioritization of business needs. Continually investigate & initiate sourcing and cost reduction opportunities to increase supply chain efficiencies, ensure supply resilience, reduce risk and improve gross margins. Develop & negotiate applicable legal contracts using in depth knowledge of standard commercial legal contract terms. Review prototypes from various sampling stages to ensure design and quality meets standards. Manage resolution of issues/concerns with suppliers, primarily as it relates to quality issues that may arise from inspection failures, production issues affecting delivery schedules, and pricing and invoice discrepancies. Skills/Experience Required: Previous sourcing and management experience working with 3rd party contract manufacturers or direct manufacturing partners on medical devices or other healthcare solutions. International sourcing experience preferred. 8+ years' experience in mass market product development, sourcing and/or purchasing environments. Medical device, medical/clinical expertise or prior health care experience strongly desired. Experience with Strategic Sourcing and improving supplier performance. Familiarity with contracting language and experience in 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 is also essential. Knowledge of Bids, RFP’s and Reverse Auctions. Understanding of new product launch and commercialization, with experience in product development and manufacturing processes desired. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and influence at all levels, including high-level stakeholders and business leaders. Experience with large project planning and project management and the ability to lead project teams and collaborate with functions outside of the marketing team. Proven ability to work successfully in a deadline driven environment with a sense of urgency. Microsoft Office Suite and CRM with strong Excel analytical skills and advanced PowerPoint capabilities. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred. 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.