Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay by Payactiv

Discounts directory on various deals

Identity protection option

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional in Grand Rapids to lead supplier management activities and align a preferred supply base with corporate strategies. You will provide supply chain vision, decision support, and execution for designated service lines and areas.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure effective communications, and resolve open items in a timely manner to support enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in supply management focused on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of supplier contracts, negotiations, terms and administration.
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies aligned with Corewell Health objectives.
• Build relationships with internal customers to meet enterprise goals.
• Deliver cost savings by long-term planning and cost reduction.
• Prepare SOWs, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; manage contracts and negotiations.
• Lead contract review meetings and report milestones to stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Manage commercial arrangements including billing and performance adjustments.
• Foster cross-organizational supplier relationships and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management/Business/Finance

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Strategic Sourcing professional in Grand Rapids to lead supplier management activities and align a preferred supply base with corporate strategies. You will provide supply chain vision, decision support, and execution for designated service lines and areas.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure effective communications, and resolve open items in a timely manner to support enterprise objectives.