Manager Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Category Management Strategic Sourcing leads strategic sourcing and contracting team members, manages system-wide spend categories, and oversees related activities. The role leverages organizational buying power and the supply base to deliver high-quality service and value. It works with team members, stakeholders, and organizational leadership to evaluate and maintain supplier relationships and award business in alignment with system goals and strategies.

The manager develops and executes short- and long-term category strategies, leads cross-functional planning, and oversees complex negotiations, contract administration, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The role is accountable for financial results through category roadmaps and cost management, and coaches a high-performing, collaborative team to achieve savings goals and contract turnaround targets.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Corewell Health Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive business experience in business operations, finance, contracting, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience leading professional-level teams.
• At least 5 years of experience building new and innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers.
• At least 2 years of knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
• At least 5 years of knowledge of supplier processes and supply-chain risk factors, including experience assessing and mitigating supply-base risk.
• At least 5 years of knowledge of continuous-improvement and cost-reduction methodologies.
• At least 2 years of experience operating in a highly regulated industry; medical device sourcing and supplier management experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications through HFMA, APICS, ISM, AHRMM, and/or CSCMP.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement processes and people-development strategies to build a best-in-class sourcing and contracting team.
• Develop and lead cross-functional teams to create and execute multi-year strategic plans aligned with system strategy, partnering with operational, clinical, and executive leadership.
• Conduct complex, high-level contract and non-contract negotiations.
• Ensure supplier contracts are monitored and enforced effectively.
• Develop and benchmark best practices across the supply base, healthcare industry, and assigned spending categories.
• Partner with the Supplier Performance Management team to assess supply-base risk and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Gather information about market conditions and trends to identify cost controls and business strategy opportunities.
• Serve as a category subject matter expert, providing direction to the team and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop continuous improvement programs addressing quality, delivery, service, and cost.
• Build stakeholder relationships, align short- and long-term strategies, and challenge the status quo with innovative sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Develop innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers to prepare Corewell Health for the future.
• Deliver positive financial results through total-cost management, category project roadmaps, and strategies.
• Coach and mentor sourcing and contracting professionals and foster a collaborative, cohesive, high-performing team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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