Procurement Specialist

Description

Who weare

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio were a privately-owned independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone and were on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big-hearted tech-savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need when they need it at the most affordable cost thats why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors.

Were committed to building diverse and inclusive teams more than 2000 of us and counting so if youre excited about this position we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesnt match every requirement.

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will support sourcing vendor management purchasing operations contract administration and procurement process improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize supplier relationships drive cost savings mitigate risk and support enterprise procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Location: This position is located at our Dublin OH campus with hybrid flexibility.

What youll do(Essential Responsibilities)

• Manage the procurement lifecycle including sourcing vendor evaluation negotiations purchasing contract support and supplier management.
• Lead and support RFI RFQ and RFP initiatives for assigned categories and business units.
• Collaboratively build and refine scalable procurement processes and policies aligned with corporate strategy and compliance requirements.
• Conduct strategic sourcing activities to identify cost savings opportunities supplier optimization strategies and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze current purchase data vendor spend market trends and benchmarking information to support procurement recommendations and sourcing strategies.
• Perform total cost of ownership analysis spend analysis and vendor pricing evaluations.
• Review supplier proposals contracts MSAs SOWs SLAs amendments and related procurement documentation.
• Partner closely with Legal Finance HR IT Information Security and business leaders regarding contract terms pricing vendor risk and compliance requirements.
• Support negotiation activities with suppliers to secure favorable pricing contract terms and service commitments.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend renewals renegotiations terminations and new sourcing opportunities.
• Utilize procurement and sourcing systems including Workday or similar ERP/eProcurement platforms to manage purchasing workflows approvals and reporting.
• Develop procurement reports dashboards and presentations for leadership review.
• Support procurement training and communication initiatives for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations and strategic sourcing activities.
• Other duties as assigned

What youll bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or a related field required.
• Experience: 35 years of related experience in procurement purchasing and/or strategic sourcing required.
• Experience using strategic sourcing software and procurement systems required.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories including facility operations professional services human resources marketing and operational services preferred.
• Strong analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with experience analyzing vendor spend pricing models and cost-saving opportunities.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices supplier management contract administration and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience reviewing contracts terms and conditions SLAs and procurement-related documentation.
• Ability to think strategically influence stakeholders and support organizational change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and external vendor partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint Teams and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid work environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience with Workday Procurement and/or Workday Strategic Sourcing preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM CPM CSCP or equivalent preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise procurement transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with supplier risk management IT security considerations and procurement compliance practices.
• A high degree of personal accountability and trustworthiness a commitment to working within Quantum Healths policies values and ethics and to protecting the sensitive data entrusted to us.

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Whats in it for you

• Compensation: Competitive base and incentive compensation
• Coverage: Health vision and dental featuring our best-in-class healthcare navigation services along with life insurance legal and identity protection adoption assistance EAP Teladoc services and more.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and full vesting on day one.
• Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 paid holidays parental leave volunteer days paid sabbaticals and more.
• Development: Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 annually certification/continuing education reimbursement discounted higher education partnerships paid trainings and leadership development.
• Culture: Recognition as a Best Place to Work for 15 years dedication to diversity philanthropy and sustainability and people-first values that drive every decision.
• Environment: A modern workplace with a casual dress code open floor plans full-service dining free snacks and drinks complimentary 24/7 fitness center with group classes outdoor walking paths game room notary and dry-cleaning services and more!

What you should know

• Internal Associates: Already a Healthcare Warrior Apply internally through Jobvite.
• Process: Application > Phone Screen > Online Assessment(s) > Interview(s) > Offer > Background Check.
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Quantum Health welcomes everyone. We value our diverse team and suppliers were committed to empowering our ERGs and were proud to be an equal opportunity employer .

• Tobacco-Free Campus: To further enable the health and wellbeing of our associates and community Quantum Health maintains a tobacco-free environment. The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all company facilities and on all company grounds.
• Compensation Ranges: Compensation details published by job boards are estimates and not verified by Quantum Health. Details surrounding compensation will be disclosed throughout the interview process. Compensation offered is based on the candidates unique combination of experience and qualifications related to the position.
• Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing future basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Agencies: Quantum Health does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-parties. Absent a signed MSA and request/approval from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specific requisition we will not approve payment to any third party.

Reasonable Accommodation: Should you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application/interview/selection process or in order to complete the essential duties of the position upon acceptance of a job offer click here to submit a recruitment accommodation request.

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