Sourcing Associate

Directsupply

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Source: workday

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

As a Sourcing Associate, you'll help Direct Supply strengthen supplier partnerships, improve cost competitiveness, and maintain a reliable supply chain that supports our customers. You'll use sourcing expertise, data-driven insights, and technology to identify opportunities, improve supplier performance, and deliver long-term value. Through collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, you'll support sourcing decisions that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth.

What You’ll Do and Impact:

Manage assigned supplier relationships from onboarding through ongoing performance reviews and issue resolution to support dependable service.

Execute supplier contract activities and maintain accurate terms and documentation to reduce commercial and operational risk.

Negotiate costs, rebates, and incentives with suppliers to improve long-term value and profitability.

Analyze supplier pricing, quality, and fulfillment performance to identify opportunities for savings and service improvement.

Build data-supported business cases and recommendations that guide sourcing decisions and prioritization.

Monitor supplier information and supply risks, escalating issues and coordinating responses to protect continuity.

Implement sourcing process improvements that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen execution.

Apply appropriate analytics, AI, and digital tools to streamline sourcing workflows and support better decisions.

Communicate Direct Supply's value proposition to existing and prospective suppliers to develop mutually beneficial relationships.

Coordinate with sales, operations, and subject matter experts to align supplier solutions with business and customer requirements.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

1–3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, or supply chain management.

Experience supporting supplier contracts and relationships to maintain clear terms and resolve performance concerns.

Ability to evaluate costs, rebates, and supply chain tradeoffs to inform commercially sound sourcing recommendations.

Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools to identify trends, develop business cases, and communicate findings.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

Ability to adopt digital tools, including relevant AI-enabled solutions, to improve accuracy and efficiency in sourcing work.

Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to 10%.

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.