Associate Sourcing Specialist

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

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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 Rapids

Department Name

Strategic Sourcing Direct

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 5 p