Sourcing Category Leader - Hybrid, Days
Sourcing Category Leader - Hybrid, Days
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Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as an Sourcing Category Leader - Sourcing Specialist in the Supply Chain Department.This team specifically focuses on anything non-IT related. This position is a hybrid remote opportunity - no set days in office but may be asked to come to the Hyde Park IL location depending on projects at hand.
Job Summary
Develops sourcing strategy for specified key spend categories to achieve key organizational and departmental goals. Reviews and selects appropriate suppliers. Works with Materials Admin team to negotiate contracts and ensure that terms of established contracts are maintained and properly executed.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- SOURCING: Leads Sourcing Teams and Value Analysis Teams (VAT) under direction of Assistant Director Strategic Sourcing. Independently secures data from suppliers and internal sources and performs effective analysis of findings to DEVELOP IMPLEMENT and MONITOR supplier strategies and relationships in all aspects of cost quality delivery technology and service.
- PROCUREMENT: Conducts industry and product research and leads supplier meetings. Assists in the solicitation of Requests for Information (RFIs) Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) as required by Assistant Director. Gathers and compiles information from a variety of sources to contribute to analyses.
- CONTRACT SUPPORT: Executes contract renewals service and maintenance agreements and unique sourcing activities for assigned categories. Prepares negotiation plan and executes under direction of Assistant Director.
- LEAN: Supports Lean process initiatives through use of 5S Value Stream Maps and Kaizen improvement events. Recognizes opportunities to maximize savings and increase efficiencies through shorter cycle times first time quality measures and process mapping and drives changes accordingly.
- COMMUNICATION: Provides effective communication to management co-workers and suppliers to establish collaborative communication especially as related to activity status of supply chain initiatives. Serves as a professional and knowledgeable representative of organization to outside suppliers.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Actively engages in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge of business trends and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelors Degree; required in Business Supply Chain Purchasing
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of previous job-related experience
- Requires strong analytical abilities including high aptitude for Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word. Strategic Sourcing and Total Cost of Ownership improvement process experience
- Strong Project management organization and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree; preferred
- 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
- Prior experience in the following categories is a plus; Supply Chain EVS/Support Services Facilities
- Lean/Process Improvement process mapping and Six Sigma experience
- Healthcare experience
- Materials - Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
- Shift: Days Monday-Friday
- Location: Hyde Park - UChicago Medicine main campus when requiredto come onsite (Dependent on projects - maybe 5 - 8x a year)
- Unit/Department: Strategic Sourcing - Supply Chain
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
