Procurement Specialist

Quantum Health; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Health, based in Dublin, OH, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and vendor relationships. This role involves optimizing supplier interactions, driving cost savings, and supporting procurement strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of related experience. Proficiency in procurement systems and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Hybrid work flexibility is offered as part of this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, and/or strategic sourcing.
• Experience using strategic sourcing software and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement lifecycle including sourcing and vendor management.
• Conduct strategic sourcing activities to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday Procurement

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Job description

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio, we’re a privately-owned, independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone, and we’re on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big-hearted, tech-savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need, when they need it, at the most affordable cost – that’s why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors®.

We’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams – more than 2,000 of us and counting – so if you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will support sourcing, vendor management, purchasing operations, contract administration, and procurement process improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize supplier relationships, drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and support enterprise procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Location

This position is located at our Dublin, OH campus with hybrid flexibility.

What you’ll do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Manage the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiations, purchasing, contract support, and supplier management.
• Lead and support RFI, RFQ, and RFP initiatives for assigned categories and business units.
• Collaboratively build and refine scalable procurement processes and policies aligned with corporate strategy and compliance requirements.
• Conduct strategic sourcing activities to identify cost savings opportunities, supplier optimization strategies, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze current purchase data, vendor spend, market trends, and benchmarking information to support procurement recommendations and sourcing strategies.
• Perform total cost of ownership analysis, spend analysis, and vendor pricing evaluations.
• Review supplier proposals, contracts, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, amendments, and related procurement documentation.
• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, HR, IT, Information Security, and business leaders regarding contract terms, pricing, vendor risk, and compliance requirements.
• Support negotiation activities with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and service commitments.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend renewals, renegotiations, terminations, and new sourcing opportunities.
• Utilize procurement and sourcing systems, including Workday or similar ERP/eProcurement platforms, to manage purchasing workflows, approvals, and reporting.
• Develop procurement reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Support procurement training and communication initiatives for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations and strategic sourcing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, and/or strategic sourcing required.
• Experience using strategic sourcing software and procurement systems required.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories, including facility operations, professional services, human resources, marketing and operational services preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with experience analyzing vendor spend, pricing models, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, contract administration, and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience reviewing contracts, terms and conditions, SLAs, and procurement-related documentation.
• Ability to think strategically, influence stakeholders, and support organizational change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and external vendor partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid work environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience with Workday Procurement and/or Workday Strategic Sourcing preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise procurement transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with supplier risk management, IT security considerations, and procurement compliance practices.
• A high degree of personal accountability and trustworthiness, a commitment to working within Quantum Health’s policies, values and ethics, and to protecting the sensitive data entrusted to us.