Commodity Manager

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing competitive bidding processes, negotiating pricing, and overseeing supplier relationships within assigned commodity categories. This role collaborates closely with clinical and operational leaders across The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced supply chain performance.
The Commodity Manager leads strategic sourcing initiatives, conducts market analysis and supplier benchmarking, and develops category management strategies that align with organizational goals. Working alongside senior sourcing professionals, buyers, and project managers, this position drives high-value savings projects and fosters strong business relationships throughout the Health System.
Following contract implementation, the Commodity Manager serves as the primary relationship manager for key suppliers, developing strategic account plans, conducting regular business reviews, and ensuring suppliers deliver value, efficiency, and exceptional service. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on supporting operational excellence and improving outcomes for patients and the Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Six (6) years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management
• Broad knowledge of products, services, suppliers, and market trends within their assigned category
• Experience in supplier management
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Experience in sourcing strategy development
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies
• Managing competitive bidding processes
• Negotiating pricing
• Overseeing supplier relationships within assigned commodity categories
• Collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced supply chain performance
• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives
• Conducting market analysis and supplier benchmarking
• Developing category management strategies
• Driving high-value savings projects
• Fostering strong business relationships
• Serving as the primary relationship manager for key suppliers
• Developing strategic account plans
• Conducting regular business reviews
• Ensuring suppliers deliver value, efficiency, and exceptional service

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.
• Opportunity to get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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