Katie Sauber

System Director of Contracts & Strategic Sourcing MultiCare Health System

Katie Sauber is a Washington licensed attorney with over 15 years of legal and contract experience. Katie has a strong background in contract negotation, management, leadership and business development. Katie obtained her juris doctorate in 2013 and has since used her degree to navigate contracts in healthcare. Currently, Katie serves as the system director of Contracts & Strategic Sourcing for MultiCare Health System. She has been with MultiCare for nearly 11 years where she has built the team, and has supported the creation of streamline the contract negotiation and sourcing processes. As the system director she is responsible for the development and execution of the sourcing and contract strategy inclusive of non-employed physicians, supplies and purchased services, supplier selection and overall performance management and other key success criteria for MultiCare. In addition to her role as a director, Katie also acts as the corporate counsel for Myriadd Supply Network. Myriadd is an aggregation network created in September 2021 by MultiCare Health System.

LogiMed Day 3

11:00 AM PANEL | Contracting & Value Analysis: Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs and Market Disruptions

In a global market defined by tariffs, shifting trade policies, and supply chain volatility, healthcare organizations must look beyond traditional cost-cutting to safeguard resilience and protect margins. One powerful lever: contracting and value analysis.

In this timely panel, supply chain, contracting, and value analysis leaders share how they’re proactively assessing contracts, suppliers, and product categories to mitigate financial exposure from tariffs and other market disruptions. Discover practical strategies for engaging clinicians and stakeholders in value-based decision-making, renegotiating contracts, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter sourcing choices.

Whether you’re facing geopolitical challenges, raw material cost spikes, or sudden supply constraints, join us for an inside look at how leading organizations are turning value analysis into a critical tool for maintaining stability—and delivering value beyond price.

Learn how tariffs and global disruptions are shaping contracting strategies in the healthcare supply chain
Discover how value analysis teams are collaborating across clinical, financial, and supply chain functions to identify savings and mitigate risk
Hear real examples of contract renegotiations, alternative sourcing, and product standardization efforts that protect operational and financial health

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Katie.

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