Entry Level Sourcing Manager Jobs
New grad sourcing manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to research suppliers and manage vendor relationships can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Vf Services, Amazon, and Applied Materials hiring at this level now.
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Posting Date
06/25/2026 5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of AmericaStrategic Sourcing Analyst - Procurement
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing Analyst to join our procurement team and support enterprise-wide sourcing and analytics initiatives. This entry-level role offers a path to management through hands-on experience with data analysis, reporting, supplier and vendor support, contract negotiation, and administration of requests for proposal under supervision. The analyst will help develop, automate, and maintain procurement data, metrics, and reporting for leadership, while also contributing to ad hoc analysis and project coordination for key procurement and supply chain initiatives. Although the role will primarily support pharmaceutical products and distribution, it is designed as a generalist opportunity and does not require prior category expertise. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, an innovative mindset, and the adaptability to work effectively across teams and evolving business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with internal business partners to help facilitate Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to Bid under supervision.
- Review simple contracts for products and services, particularly in the medical supplies and distribution category
- Facilitates delivery of all relevant contract documentation including pricing and other key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasing.
- Maintains documentation on all procedures including final contracting commercial terms, final supplier quotes, contact information and RFP/ RFI documentation.
- Partners with Category Managers in data gathering, stakeholder discussions and contract support.
- Assists Category Managers in evaluating supplier performance as applicable.
- Researches relevant market, suppliers and technologies and makes recommendations to internal customers based on analysis.
- Develops, produces, and oversees complex reports, analyses, and models, and translates findings into insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Correspond with suppliers including gathering supplier data, proposals and creating templates to gather relevant information from suppliers to facilitate evaluation.
- Perform the Category Manager’s roles if needed to support the Procurement team and demonstrates potential to advance to a managerial role.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills when partnering with the Davita teammates at all levels of the organization.
- Must have strong communications skills, both oral and written, and participate and/or lead RFP related meetings.
- Must manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers including documenting the selection process, evaluating and comparing supplier quotes, bids and information, and making a recommendation based on the findings. Will present these findings in presentations and provide supporting documentation.
- Should demonstrate the desire to continually learn and evolve
- Must be adaptable and flexible to market changes, bringing an innovation mindset to the items they are responsible for by leveraging relationships with internal customers and suppliers
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities in spend strategies, product demands and sourcing / purchasing timelines
- Experience using business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with enterprise ERP systems and data/reporting environments such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, business or STEM degree preferred. Ideal coursework includes strategy, finance, supply chain operations or consulting projects.
- Candidate should have between 0-2 years of business experience, procurement experience preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical sourcing ideal
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent Skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Coupa and other eSourcing platforms - preferred.
- Proficient in MS Powerpoint with experience presenting to a group. Should possess desire to succeed and willingness to advance.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Posting Date
06/25/2026 5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of AmericaStrategic Sourcing Analyst - Procurement
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Strategic Sourcing Analyst to join our procurement team and support enterprise-wide sourcing and analytics initiatives. This entry-level role offers a path to management through hands-on experience with data analysis, reporting, supplier and vendor support, contract negotiation, and administration of requests for proposal under supervision. The analyst will help develop, automate, and maintain procurement data, metrics, and reporting for leadership, while also contributing to ad hoc analysis and project coordination for key procurement and supply chain initiatives. Although the role will primarily support pharmaceutical products and distribution, it is designed as a generalist opportunity and does not require prior category expertise. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, an innovative mindset, and the adaptability to work effectively across teams and evolving business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with internal business partners to help facilitate Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to Bid under supervision.
- Review simple contracts for products and services, particularly in the medical supplies and distribution category
- Facilitates delivery of all relevant contract documentation including pricing and other key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasing.
- Maintains documentation on all procedures including final contracting commercial terms, final supplier quotes, contact information and RFP/ RFI documentation.
- Partners with Category Managers in data gathering, stakeholder discussions and contract support.
- Assists Category Managers in evaluating supplier performance as applicable.
- Researches relevant market, suppliers and technologies and makes recommendations to internal customers based on analysis.
- Develops, produces, and oversees complex reports, analyses, and models, and translates findings into insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Correspond with suppliers including gathering supplier data, proposals and creating templates to gather relevant information from suppliers to facilitate evaluation.
- Perform the Category Manager’s roles if needed to support the Procurement team and demonstrates potential to advance to a managerial role.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills when partnering with the Davita teammates at all levels of the organization.
- Must have strong communications skills, both oral and written, and participate and/or lead RFP related meetings.
- Must manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers including documenting the selection process, evaluating and comparing supplier quotes, bids and information, and making a recommendation based on the findings. Will present these findings in presentations and provide supporting documentation.
- Should demonstrate the desire to continually learn and evolve
- Must be adaptable and flexible to market changes, bringing an innovation mindset to the items they are responsible for by leveraging relationships with internal customers and suppliers
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities in spend strategies, product demands and sourcing / purchasing timelines
- Experience using business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with enterprise ERP systems and data/reporting environments such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, business or STEM degree preferred. Ideal coursework includes strategy, finance, supply chain operations or consulting projects.
- Candidate should have between 0-2 years of business experience, procurement experience preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical sourcing ideal
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent Skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Coupa and other eSourcing platforms - preferred.
- Proficient in MS Powerpoint with experience presenting to a group. Should possess desire to succeed and willingness to advance.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Who's Hiring
- Vf Services9
- Amazon5
- Applied Materials3
- Primoris Services Corporation3
- DaVita2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail16
- Technology & Software15
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Manufacturing11
- Fashion & Apparel9
Entry Level Sourcing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sourcing manager job?
Entry level sourcing manager roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate supplier research skills, attention to detail, and comfort with procurement software or spreadsheets. Internship experience in supply chain, purchasing, or operations gives you a strong edge. Highlighting coursework in supply chain management, business, or logistics, and showing you can analyze vendor quotes or track purchase orders, signals readiness to hiring teams at this level.
Which companies hire entry level sourcing managers?
Companies hiring entry level sourcing managers right now include Vf Services, Amazon, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large manufacturers, retailers, technology firms, and healthcare organizations that maintain active procurement or supply chain teams.
Are there remote entry level sourcing manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage. About 26% of entry level sourcing manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have options. Remote roles at the entry level often focus on vendor research, purchase order processing, or supplier communication tasks that can be handled without being on-site.
Are these new grad sourcing manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior sourcing manager roles that welcome candidates who are just starting out. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and considers internships, co-ops, or a strong academic background in lieu of full-time history. Recent graduates with relevant coursework, a capstone project, or any procurement internship are well-positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level sourcing managers?
Entry Level sourcing manager roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage high volumes of suppliers, components, or contracted services and need junior team members who can support sourcing workflows, vendor onboarding, and cost analysis from day one.