We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our team, dedicated to supporting our IT cybersecurity, infrastructure, and end-user technology departments. In this role you will play a pivotal part in managing the procurement process for IT-related software, hardware, end-user devices, and professional services. Your responsibilities will encompass developing robust relationships with key business stakeholders, driving total cost value through strategic negotiation of contract pricing and deliverables, and ensuring the seamless provision of essential resources to support our organization's technological infrastructure and operations. If you are passionate about optimizing procurement strategies and fostering collaborative partnerships within a dynamic IT environment, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team!

Job Summary

Acts as the key contact and subject matter expert for all strategic supplier management activities. Identifies, develops and manages a preferred supply base that aligns with Corewell Health strategies and goals. Provides supply chain vision, decision making and execution support to assigned service line, product or support area. Develops strong supplier relationships, ensuring effective internal and external communications and timely resolution of open items.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies and projects designed to meet Corewell Health objectives. Develops relationships with internal customers and support areas to achieve enterprise objectives, influences key stakeholders and jointly develop strategic sourcing strategies.

• Deliver positive financial results by managing total costs through developing plans that generate long term cost benefits.

• Develop statements of work (SOWs) and is responsible for the final versions of requests information (RFI), requests for quotations (RFQ) and requests for proposal (RFP), as well as managing the contract development and negotiation process for assigned products/commodities.

• For strategic contracts, manages contract review meetings to ensure delivery against objectives and contract budgets; develops regular reports on contract milestones and performance; and informs internal customers, suppliers and management of activities and progress, through both verbal and written communications.

• Actively participate in or lead the continuous improvement of related business processes. Oversight of supplier issues with pricing, quality, service or system connectivity leading prompt resolution of issues.

• Administers commercial and financial arrangements with suppliers to include billing, invoicing and performance/penalty adjustments, where appropriate.

• Creates a customer-focused, service-based approach to working with stakeholders and suppliers, which emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-organizational relationships.

• Accountable as a role model for customer service excellence.

• Develop supplier risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and security.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field.

• 2 years of relevant Supply Management experience with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.

• 2 years of relevant knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.

• 2 years of relevant knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.

• 2 years of relevant knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies.

• 2 years of relevant experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management.

PREFERRED

• Master's Degree

• CRT-Professional in Supply Management, Certified (CPSM)

• CRT-Supply Chain Professional, Certified (CSCP)

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