At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights:

Position : Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Salary: Based on YOE

Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Day Shift

Location/Department: Chillicothe/Fairfield Medical Center

Reports to: Andrea Chavez

Why Adena?

Community-centered decision making

Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth-focused culture

Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

Emerging leader and leadership development programs

Tuition assistance and education support

Skill-building and lateral career opportunities

Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing, management and negotiations of products and services (primarily supplies and purchased services). The results oriented individual uses a data driven approach that will provide direction on how to best move forward with a contract negotiation. The position leads, manages and participates in project teams that negotiate and bid product and services with clinicians in a collaborative Healthcare environment to secure high quality products and services at reasonable prices. Broad technical knowledge of use and application of specialized healthcare equipment and supplies is needed. This position requires Analytical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Understanding and interpretation of data from benchmarking systems to prioritize negotiations is a plus. Strong research, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Experience and knowledge working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's) and distributors of medical/surgical, pharmaceutical and laboratory is essential to be successful as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. Success is defined as being organized, having situational awareness and possessing critical thinking skills. Working with their Manager, the position identifies opportunities and sets priorities with goals for reducing cost.

Why Caregivers Stay?

Reliable compensation

Strong healthcare coverage options

3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase

PTO that grows with tenure

Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Ready to Explore?

If you’re seeking meaningful professional work where strategy meets community impact — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class