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Manager, IT Sourcing

Manager, IT Sourcing

AscensionGrand Rapids, MI, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in :

  • Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought
  • Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants
  • Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

This role falls within The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution which focuses on contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. This group also continuously develops innovative approaches to contracting to further drive savings. Information about the responsibilities for this role can be found below :

  • Works collaboratively with IT Portfolio Management counterparts to form category negotiation strategies
  • Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions to minimize risk for all healthcare Participants
  • Ensures consistent and defendable sourcing strategies and supporting supply chain processes are in place and properly administered in compliance with all regulations and policies
  • Conducts strategic review of new contract requests as well as expiration records to establish an effective negotiation path to be followed
  • Performs contract management and maintenance tasks including amendments, extension of terms, and product additions and removals
  • Reviews and analyzes sourcing data, market trends, benchmarking best practices, and maintain market awareness to provide continuous improvements for sourcing strategies; collaborates with portfolio management team to understand what changing priorities may mean to the category and negotiation approach
  • Develop and facilitate collaborative working relationships with Finance, Corporate Risk, Legal, and additional teams through communications and timely reporting of changes in critical business matters
  • Provides regular updates on category strategies and supplier relationship management programs, including key performance metrics and status of process improvement initiatives
  • Manages Sourcing Agent resources through assignment of work, evaluations, and coaching
  • Reviews monthly financial analysis, evaluation of market share and committed program agreement opportunities, and works with Participants to maximize program benefits
  • Represents The Resource Group in interactions with the supplier community
  • Education :

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes : Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change. In addition, we like to see :

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of professional experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
  • Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)
  • Why Join Our Team

    Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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