Commodity Manager

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, bidding, pricing, and supplier management for all OSUWMC departments within his or her responsible categories. A key element of this role is to directly interact with OSUWMC stakeholders and collaborate with other department leaders to create and execute the strategic sourcing and contract management functions. The Commodity Manager will collaborate with a group of Senior Commodity Managers, Senior Buyers, Buyers and Project Managers and lead savings projects of significant value. Collectively, they are responsible for developing and fostering business relationships within the clinical locations and related business entities of the Health System. The Commodity Manager identifies and leads cost saving and process improvement projects to the benefit of the Health System and its patients. The Commodity Manager develops and continually updates market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers and market solutions. In addition, this person is responsible for enhancing existing commodity strategies, developing new strategies and gaining consensus from leaders. After contract award, the Commodity Manager owns the key supplier relationships based on assigned categories, develops strategic account plans and conducts periodic management meetings with those key suppliers to maintain and increase efficiencies. The Commodity Manager must have a broad knowledge of all products and services within their category, including suppliers and their product offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree in Communications, Business, Healthcare or relevant field preferred.
• Coaching & mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and financial management preferred.
• Contract management and supplier relationship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing sourcing strategies, bidding, pricing, and supplier management for all OSUWMC departments within his or her responsible categories.
• Directly interacting with OSUWMC stakeholders and collaborating with other department leaders to create and execute the strategic sourcing and contract management functions.
• Collaborating with a group of Senior Commodity Managers, Senior Buyers, Buyers and Project Managers and leading savings projects of significant value.
• Developing and fostering business relationships within the clinical locations and related business entities of the Health System.
• Identifying and leading cost saving and process improvement projects to the benefit of the Health System and its patients.
• Developing and continually updating market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers and market solutions.
• Enhancing existing commodity strategies, developing new strategies and gaining consensus from leaders.
• Owning key supplier relationships based on assigned categories after contract award.
• Developing strategic account plans and conducting periodic management meetings with key suppliers to maintain and increase efficiencies.
• Having a broad knowledge of all products and services within their category, including suppliers and their product offerings.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level