Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain Management

Kettering Health Network • Miamisburg, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the strategic sourcing team of the Supply Chain Management department and is accountable for interacting with suppliers to secure contracts for cost-effective, high quality supplies and services for assigned categories. This position will work through the various phases of the contract management process including: creating request for proposal, reviewing’s solicitations, and preparing routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. Also responsible for analyzing contract requirements, terms and conditions to ensure compliance at all levels. Drafts and negotiates contractual instruments. Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files. The position utilizes the process improvement, decision-making and value analysis processes including clinical efficacy, safety and the impact on organizational resources for Supply Chain Management to achieve network-wide cost reduction and standardization in cooperation with the Network Expense Teams (NET). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate level analytical skills. Knowledge of RFP/RFI contract processes, contract analysis, negotiation, contract management and healthcare purchasing.
• Proven track record on cost reduction and process improvement
• Minimum Education - Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Supply Chain, Healthcare Management, Business or Clinical preferred.
• In lieu of degree, 5-10 years progressive responsibility within a Healthcare Supply Chain department may be considered.
• Minimum Work Experience - 3-years-experience in business analytics, contract negotiations or supply chain management

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract strategies using Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), bid and GOP processes.
• Review supply benchmarks to identify price targets
• Negotiation of contract rates for assigned supply categories
• Monitoring of non-catalog supply spend for identification of contract opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees