Associate Sourcing Specialist

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay by Payactiv

Discounts directory on various deals

Identity protection option

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional in Grand Rapids to lead supplier management activities and align a preferred supply base with corporate strategies. You will provide supply chain vision, decision support, and execution for designated service lines and areas.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure effective communications, and resolve open items in a timely manner to support enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in supply management focused on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, negotiations, terms and administration.
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies aligned with Corewell Health objectives.
• Build relationships with internal customers to meet enterprise goals.
• Deliver cost savings by long-term planning and cost reduction.
• Prepare SOWs, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; manage contracts and negotiations.
• Lead contract review meetings and report milestones to stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Manage commercial arrangements including billing and performance adjustments.
• Foster cross-organizational supplier relationships and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management/Business/Finance

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with required onsite work every Tuesday and Wednesday. Employees will work from either 1 Corewell Health Place or the Consolidated Service Center.

Job Summary

Acts as the key contact and subject matter expert for all strategic supplier management activities. Identifies, develops, and manages a preferred supply base that aligns with Corewell Health strategies and goals. Provides supply chain vision, decision making and execution support to assigned service line, product, or support area. Develops strong supplier relationships, ensuring effective internal and external communications and timely resolution of open items.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies and projects designed to meet Corewell Health objectives.
• Develops relationships with internal customers and support areas to achieve enterprise objectives, influences key stakeholders and jointly develop strategic sourcing strategies
• Deliver positive financial results by managing total costs through developing plans that generate long term cost benefits
• Develop statements of work (SOWs) is responsible for the final versions of requests information (RFI), requests for quotations (RFQ) and requests for proposal (RFP), as well as managing the contract development and negotiation process for assigned products/commodities
• For strategic contracts, manages contract review meetings to ensure delivery against objectives and contract budgets; develops regular reports on contract milestones and performance; and informs internal customers, suppliers and management of activities and progress, through both verbal and written communications
• Actively participate in or lead the continuous improvement of related business processes. Oversight of supplier issues with pricing, quality, service, or system connectivity leading prompt resolution of issues
• Administers commercial and financial arrangements with suppliers to include billing, invoicing, and performance/penalty adjustments, where appropriate
• Creates a customer-focused, service-based approach to working with stakeholders and suppliers, which emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-organizational relationships
• Accountable as a role model for customer service excellence
• Develop supplier risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and security

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience Supply Management experience with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
• 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
• 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
• 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies
• 2 years of relevant experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• CRT-Professional in Supply Management, Certified (CPSM)
• CRT-Supply Chain Professional, Certified (CSCP)

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Priority Health - 1241 E BeltlineAve NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Strategic Sourcing IS and Priority Health - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.