Strategic Sourcing Category Leader

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex procurement initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and drive year-over-year cost reductions while maintaining quality. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and operations across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates bring strong financial analysis, lean process improvement, and extensive experience in strategic sourcing within a healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and contract negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a clinical discipline and 5+ years of relevant Supply Chain experience.
• Lean concepts and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for moderate-to-complex projects, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
• Negotiate terms to optimize price, terms, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with legal and finance to draft and review contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews.
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Engage GPOs and internal stakeholders across multiple sites.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Lean/process excellence

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or clinical discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex procurement initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and drive year-over-year cost reductions while maintaining quality. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, and operations across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates bring strong financial analysis, lean process improvement, and extensive experience in strategic sourcing within a healthcare system.