Strategic Sourcing Specialist-I/II

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to collaborate with internal stakeholders, gather requirements, and inform negotiation strategies for best value and risk mitigation. You will draft and execute contracts, manage multiple sourcing projects, and contribute to pricing strategies in healthcare procurement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, project management, and continuous improvement within a robust benefits program at Intermountain Health.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Healthcare contracting and sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Frequently negotiates and manages low to medium complexity sourcing projects.
• Manages up to 20 concurrent sourcing projects in various stages.
• Assists in pricing strategies, quotes and bids.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the sourcing process.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and participates in team learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Sourcing

Negotiation

Time management

Project management

Contract drafting

Active learning

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Business & financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in business, healthcare, supply chain, law or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description:The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Category Management, Legal, Compliance, and others as necessary to gather information and requirements, using that information to inform negotiation strategy, take to market recommendations, contract template selection, drafting, and executing contracts that support Intermountain’s best interests and while mitigating risk. The Sourcing Specialist negotiates pricing and terms, manages project and work requests, and contract repository entries as relevant. This individual collaborates on business requirements, the content scope of initiatives, expectations of the requests, quality measures, and sets strategy and reasonable milestone timelines with internal customers.The following states are currently paused for sourcing new candidates or for new relocation requests for current caregiversCalifornia, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington.Preferred candidates with 2-5 years of contracting and sourcing experience .Essential FunctionsFrequently negotiates and manages low to medium complexity sourcing projects, to include statements of work, amendments, full agreements, etc. in the product and indirect services space.Comfortably manages up to 20 concurrent sourcing projects in various stages of completion.Periodically negotiates and manages high complexity sourcing projects. Assists in developing pricing strategies for sourcing projects, including competitive quotes and bidsCollaborates with key stakeholders to the sourcing process.Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and participates in improvement initiativesActively participates in team learning and growth exercises.SkillsCritical thinkingCommunicationSourcingNegotiationTime managementProject managementContract draftingActive learningStakeholder managementCollaborationBusiness and financial acumenMinimum QualificationsDemonstrated experience managing projects, prioritizing work in a fast-paced business environment, communicating effectively (verbal and written), providing high levels of customer service and working on a team.General digital dexterity and demonstrated mastery of office technology tools (including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree (business, healthcare, supply chain, law or equivalent)One year of experience in a role requiring industry expertise in healthcare contracting and sourcing.Experience with sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, and /or contract language and construction.Project Management experienceExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsStrong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills (i.e. problem identification, research and resolution)Physical RequirementsInteract with others requiring the employee to communicate informationOperate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and handsSee and Read computer monitors and documentsRemain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipmentPhysical RequirementsInteract with others requiring the employee to communicate informationOperate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and handsSee and Read computer monitors and documentsRemain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipmentLocation:Supply Chain CenterWork City:MidvaleWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$31.01 - $48.84We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.