Associate Sourcing Specialist
Associate Sourcing Specialist
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Job Description
Job Summary
Acts 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
- Develop and manage sourcing strategies and projects designed to meet Corewell Health objectives.
- Develops relationships with internal customers and support areas to achieve enterprise objectives influences key stakeholders and jointly develop strategic sourcing strategies
- Deliver positive financial results by managing total costs through developing plans that generate long term cost benefits
- Develop statements of work (SOWs) is responsible for the final versions of requests information (RFI) requests for quotations (RFQ) and requests for proposal (RFP) as well as managing the contract development and negotiation process for assigned products/commodities
- For strategic contracts manages contract review meetings to ensure delivery against objectives and contract budgets; develops regular reports on contract milestones and performance; and informs internal customers suppliers and management of activities and progress through both verbal and written communications
- Actively participate in or lead the continuous improvement of related business processes. Oversight of supplier issues with pricing quality service or system connectivity leading prompt resolution of issues
- Administers commercial and financial arrangements with suppliers to include billing invoicing and performance/penalty adjustments where appropriate
- Creates a customer-focused service-based approach to working with stakeholders and suppliers which emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-organizational relationships
- Accountable as a role model for customer service excellence
- Develop supplier risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and security
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent Supply Management Business Finance or related field
- 2 years of relevant experience Supply Management experience with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
- 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy negotiations contractual terms and contract administration
- 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
- 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies
- 2 years of relevant experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management
Preferred
- Masters 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. Learn more here.
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 pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Strategic Sourcing DirectEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Days Worked
Monday - FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. 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.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
