Manager Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting across the system. You will guide a team, shape multi-year category strategies, and collaborate with executive leaders to optimize spend, value, and contract performance.

You will mentor a high-performing team, ensure compliance and risk management, and deliver savings targets while accelerating contract turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, or related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or contracting.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing and contracting team.
• Develop and execute multi-year spend category strategies aligned with system goals.
• Evaluate new supplier relationships and award business based on strategy.
• Collaborate with operational, clinical, and executive leadership to drive savings and improve value.
• Ensure contracts are monitored and enforced, with risk mitigation and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply management / related field

Job description

Job Summary

Provide leadership to strategic sourcing and contracting team members, manage system-wide spend category and oversee corresponding activities. Leverage buying power and supply base to deliver maximum benefit to the organization in the form of best-in-class quality, service, and value. Work closely with team members, key stakeholder groups, and organizational leadership to evaluate new supplier relationships, maintain existing supplier relationships and award business based on system goals and strategies. Develop, refine, and execute both short- and long-term strategies for assigned categories of spend. Lead and develop a high performing team to generate maximum value, achieve organizational savings goals and meet/exceed contract turnaround lead times.

Essential Functions

Formulate and implement processes and people development strategies to build a best-in-class sourcing and contracting team. In alignment with system strategy, develop and lead cross-functional teams to create and execute multi-year strategic plans. Work in partnership with operational, clinical, and executive leadership. Engage in complex, high-level (contract and non-contract) negotiations. Ensure the monitoring and enforcement of supplier contracts are effectively managed. Develop and benchmark best practices across the supply base, the healthcare industry, and respective spending categories. Work with the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team to assess supply base risk and develop/implement risk mitigation plans. Gather market condition information and trends to identify cost controls and business strategy opportunities. Serve as a subject matter expert to the stakeholder group, providing overall category direction for team and stakeholders. Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service, and cost. Build relationships with stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term strategy alignment as well as challenge the status quo through innovative sourcing and contracting strategies. Build innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers to prepare Corewell Health for the future. Accountable for positive financial results through the management of total costs via robust category project roadmaps and strategies. Coach and mentor a team of skilled sourcing and contracting professionals. Create a collaborative, cohesive culture that enables high performance and achieves an optimal level of teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mgr, Category Management Strategic Sourcing Required Bachelor's Degree Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• Preferred Master's Degree 5 years of relevant experience Progressive business experience in business operations, finance, contracting or other related disciplines
• Required 2 years of relevant experience Prior experience leading professional-level teams
• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience Prior experience building new and innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers
• Preferred 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.
• Preferred 5 years of relevant experience Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies.
• Preferred 2 years of relevant experience Experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred.
• Preferred No Experience Professional certifications through HFMA, APICS, ISM, AHRMM, and/or CSCMP Preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

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

Location and Work Hours

Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Strategic Sourcing Indirect and Capital - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.