Sourcing Specialist Senior

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Corewell Health seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across clinical and operational needs. You will manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFPs, contract negotiations, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement to deliver value.

The role requires healthcare sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build cross-department relationships. This is a full-time, on-site position at Grand Rapids.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, or finance with 5 years' sourcing experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development (5+ years).
• Knowledge of supplier processes and risk factors with 5+ years in risk mitigation.
• Experience with continuous improvement and cost-reduction methods in regulated settings.
• Certifications: APICS, ISM, AHRMM or CSCMP.
• Preferred CPSM/CSCP certifications.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategies for assigned sourcing categories.
• Lead cross-functional teams to create strategic category plans.
• Conduct sourcing analyses and cost analyses.
• Develop contract strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Benchmark supplier practices and manage supplier performance.
• Identify supply-base risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Communicate market conditions and trends to influence decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate scorecards and business reviews with key suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Master's degree CRT-Professional in Supply Management / CSCP

Tools

APICS CPSM

CSCP

ISM certifications

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Senior Sourcing Specialist at Corewell Health will lead strategic sourcing initiatives to support clinical and operational needs. This role manages the full sourcing lifecycle, including Request for Proposals (RFPs), contract negotiations, supplier management, stakeholder engagement, and contracting. The ideal candidate will have healthcare sourcing experience, preferably in the clinical space, and demonstrate expertise in cost optimization, compliance, and supplier performance management. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments, and a commitment to delivering value through strategic procurement practices. Candidates will act 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

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned categories in support of overall business objectives
• Develop and lead cross functional teams and lead the process to create strategic category plans and consolidation strategy
• Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses.
• Leads development of contract strategy.
• Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements
• Develop and benchmarks best practices amongst suppliers.
• Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics
• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers.
• Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
• Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as cost
• Collaborate across functions, departments, and campuses to develop scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers.
• Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews.
• Create and implement enterprise wide metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field 5 years of relevant experience
• Supply Management experience with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development 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 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies 5 years of relevant experience operating in a highly regulated industry. 5 years of relevant experience
• Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, AHRMM, and/or CSCMP
• 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.

• 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 & Working Hours

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

Additional Information

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.