Sourcing Consultant

Baystate Health•Holyoke, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Strategic Consultant for Supply Chain to manage the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and services. The role advises business units on applying and integrating procurement strategies to meet internal customer needs, using a global category perspective. It sources, negotiates, contracts, and purchases complex categories, working across employee and management levels to leverage buying power and recommend procurement strategies that deliver value. The position works extensively with business units, leadership, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to identify total costs and realize savings through contracts. Goods and services are reviewed and managed across all company locations. The consultant develops category strategies using analysis of spend data, supply-market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements. The role leads complex sourcing initiatives and full contract lifecycles, from Request for Proposal through supplier exit, while balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and service expectations. It also supports supplier-diversity and sustainability goals by advocating for viable diverse suppliers and sustainable options. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid opportunity. The listed locations are onsite in Springfield, Massachusetts, or Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business.
At least 8 years of experience facilitating and negotiating contracts.
At least 8 years of experience developing, initiating, and managing sourcing strategies, including tactical processing capabilities.
At least 8 years of experience building, leading, or influencing effective cross-functional teams.
At least 8 years of experience managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations.
At least 8 years of experience building strategic supplier relationships.
At least 8 years of team interaction and project-management experience.
At least 8 years of experience communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of customers and team members.
At least 8 years of experience applying supply-chain management and business-process reengineering practices.
At least 8 years of experience in process redesign and improvement.
At least 8 years of knowledge of corporate-services industry market trends and dynamics.
At least 8 years of demonstrated capability in strategically sourcing corporate services and/or commodities.
At least 8 years of experience in corporate-services strategy development, process change management, and implementation.
At least 8 years of experience facilitating day-to-day operational and strategic objectives.
At least 8 years of experience with personal computing, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
At least 8 years of experience with ERP systems (Procure to Pay preferred), e-procurement, and sourcing systems or tools.
At least 8 years of experience identifying and implementing sourcing objectives and goals that support organizational strategies.
At least 8 years of problem-solving, financial, and analytical process skills.
Dynamic influencing, communication, and facilitation skills across cultures and geographies.
Strong understanding of technical, business, and commercial concepts.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and an external focus.
Strong supplier negotiation and internal and external communication skills.
Ability to collaborate proactively in a matrix organization and deliver assigned results in a fast-paced environment while acting as a change agent.
Fluency with the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process, including its tools and their application.
Ability to build and lead teams that achieve cross-functional consensus.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, preferably an MBA.
CMRP certification.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic category sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, supply-market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements.
Support continuous product supply and quality while driving savings and cost avoidance and supporting strategic, innovative technologies.
Interface with and manage business units for assigned strategic sourcing areas.
Partner with stakeholders to build influence, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo.
Plan sourcing activity and set targets with business units for assigned complex categories.
Monitor category-leading practices and changes in market demand and supply, including consolidation and technology innovations.
Identify opportunities for reverse auctions as part of category strategies.
Lead complex sourcing initiatives requiring technical, market, and supply-base competence.
Set, lead, and drive sourcing teams and timelines for assigned initiatives.
Lead the full contract lifecycle, from Request for Proposal through supplier exit, to meet cost, quality, and service expectations.
Analyze supplier proposals, facilitate fact-based supplier selection, and prepare recommendations for leadership.
Use market data, external expert resources, spend analytics, and cost modeling to support fact-based decisions.
Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models; perform complex data analysis and develop financial models such as ROI, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, and make-versus-buy models.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize value and minimize risks.
Work with Legal to ensure binding terms and conditions are properly represented and enforced.
Ensure savings are delivered promptly and expected benefits are realized.
Provide high-quality customer service, including sourcing analysis and responses to sourcing-related questions and problems.
Drive continuous improvement.
Support supplier-diversity and sustainability goals by explaining them and advocating for viable diverse suppliers and sustainable options.

Benefits

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off, with scheduled earned increases.
Continuing education support and reimbursement.
First-time home buyer financial packages.
Farm Share memberships.
403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual company contribution increases based on years of service.
Free money-coach advice from a certified professional.
Wellbeing programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance.
Life insurance.
Reimbursement for wellbeing activities, including gym membership and equipment, personal training, and massage.