About Lyra HealthLyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.About this Role:In this role, you will act as a core engine for both strategic sourcing and procurement operations. You will fully own the end-to-end sourcing and negotiation lifecycle for our mid-tier spend bucket ($25k–$250k contract value), manage day-to-day procurement operations, and project-manage the digital transformation of our intake-to-pay infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a builder who loves both negotiation and process optimization.Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation (40%)Proactively manage and execute the sourcing and negotiation lifecycle for $25k–$250k contracts, focusing heavily on SaaS, Tech, and Professional Services.Develop sourcing strategies that optimize vendor selection, maximize commercial leverage, and protect Lyra’s margins. 2. Procurement Operations & Tech Stack Transformation (40%)Serve as the dedicated Project Manager for our Intake-to-Pay (P2P) platform implementation, collaborating with IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure a seamless rollout.Manage day-to-day administration and optimization of our core fintech and procurement tools, including Navan and Brex.3. Data Analytics & Stakeholder Collaboration (20%)Act as an Excel power-user; analyze large datasets, identify spend trends, catch auto-renewals early, and eliminate maverick spend.Sanitize and structure spend data to provide granular insights for our annual Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process.Build cross-functional relationships with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy, AI, Tech, and FP&A to ensure all operational intake requirements are automated and compliant.Qualifications:Experience: 4+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or supply chain management, preferably within a high-growth tech or healthcare environment.SaaS & Category Expertise: Proven track record of independently negotiating mid-tier technology (SaaS), Marketing, Consulting, and Professional Services contracts.Systems Fluent: Hands-on experience with modern Procurement/P2P software and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. Experience leading or heavily supporting a P2P tool implementation is a massive plus.Analytical Polish: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with the ability to turn spend data into highly structured, actionable information.Project Management: Exceptional time-management and project management skills; ability to balance running multiple fast-moving sourcing projects simultaneously with a major software rollout.Communication: Ability to navigate cross-functional bottlenecks and negotiate effectively with vendors.As a full-time Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $117,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy servicesEquity in the company through discretionary restricted stock unitsCompetitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidaysPaid parental leave 401K with up to 3% matchingMonthly tech allowanceWe like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!
