Manager Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary - Manager Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Provide leadership to strategic sourcing and contracting team members, manage system-wide spend category and oversee corresponding activities. Leverage buying power and supply base to deliver maximum benefit to the organization in the form of best-in-class quality, service, and value. Work closely with team members, key stakeholder groups, and organizational leadership to evaluate new supplier relationships, maintain existing supplier relationships and award business based on system goals and strategies. Develop, refine, and execute both short- and long-term strategies for assigned categories of spend. Lead and develop a high performing team to generate maximum value, achieve organizational savings goals and meet/exceed contract turnaround lead times.

Essential Functions - Mgr, Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Formulate and implement processes and people development strategies to build a best-in-class sourcing and contracting team.

In alignment with system strategy, develop and lead cross-functional teams to create and execute multi-year strategic plans. Work in partnership with operational, clinical, and executive leadership

Engage in complex, high-level (contract and non-contract) negotiations. Ensure the monitoring and enforcement of supplier contracts are effectively managed.

Develop and benchmark best practices across the supply base, the healthcare industry, and respective spending categories. Work with the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team to assess supply base risk and develop/implement risk mitigation plans.

Gather market condition information and trends to identify cost controls and business strategy opportunities. Serve as a subject matter expert to the stakeholder group, providing overall category direction for team and stakeholders

Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service, and cost.

Build relationships with stakeholders to establish short-term and long-term strategy alignment as well as challenge the status quo through innovative sourcing and contracting strategies.

Build innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers to prepare Corewell Health for the future.

Accountable for positive financial results through the management of total costs via robust category project roadmaps and strategies.

Coach and mentor a team of skilled sourcing and contracting professionals. Create a collaborative, cohesive culture that enables high performance and achieves an optimal level of teamwork.

Qualifications - Mgr, Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Required Bachelor's Degree Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Preferred Master's Degree

5 years of relevant experience Progressive business experience in business operations, finance, contracting or other related disciplines Required

2 years of relevant experience Prior experience leading professional-level teams Preferred

5 years of relevant experience Prior experience building new and innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers Preferred

2 years of relevant experience Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration. Preferred

5 years of relevant experience Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base. Preferred

5 years of relevant experience Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies. Preferred

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

No Experience Professional certifications through HFMA, APICS, ISM, AHRMM, and/or CSCMP Preferred

Physical Demands - Mgr, Category Management Strategic Sourcing

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Sitting: Frequently

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name Strategic Sourcing Indirect and Capital - Corporate

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Days Worked Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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