Consultant, Sourcing

Ascension • Macomb Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. They empower their 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare. Ascension is recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, offering an inclusive and supportive environment. The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization specializing in resource and supply chain management. It aims to transform the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to customers and remaining rooted in hospitality. The Resource Group focuses on hiring diverse talent, investing in people for long-term success, and cultivating a culture of curiosity for continuous learning. This role is part of The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution, which focuses on contracting for supplies and services that meet caregiver criteria and continuously develops innovative approaches to drive savings.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of professional experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
• Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)

Responsibilities

• Leads sourcing efforts from initial end-user engagement through contract execution and lifecycle management, including RFI/RFP development, pricing and terms negotiation, and ongoing contract maintenance.
• Serves as a liaison between end users, Resource Group stakeholders (Sourcing, Contract Design, Integration), and suppliers to ensure contracting efforts reflect stakeholder needs.
• Works collaboratively with GPO participant sites of care and internal teams to define and execute sourcing strategies that support both local and national initiatives.
• Analyzes financial and utilization data to identify cost reduction and contract conversion opportunities, supporting integration of local and national agreements and recommending sourcing optimizations.
• Facilitates communication related to contract activities, including supplier updates, recalls, product education, and changes to contracted items.
• Participates in Value Analysis Team (VAT) processes, as appropriate, to support the evaluation and implementation of contracted products and services.
• Coordinates across Legal, Finance, Corporate Risk, Clinical Leadership, and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective contracting and alignment with policy requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED