Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - IT - Remote

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

POSITION PURPOSE  

Leads   strategic sourcing activities   for   complex   small to   medium initiatives   with   the ability of   achieving   significant cost   reductions, supplanted with year-over-year cost and productivity improvements in the total cost of goods and services   procured   while maintaining or improving product quality and vendor service levels .     Strategic sourcing activit y   include s   but   is   not limited to,   managing   several   simultaneous   competitive sourcing process es, complex   contract   negotiations   of high value,   and   lim iting   exposure to the System on   high risk   projects .   This position has responsibility for making decisions and managing   risk   that   impact   day-to-day operations .    

This position is accountable for   maintaining   business relationships with suppliers and Trinity's group   purchasing   organization (GPO). The business relationships with suppliers will require negotiating terms supporting the business plan   objectives   and protecting Trinity from business continuity risk, working with legal to develop contracts to memorialize terms and conditions of the trade relationship, and monitoring supplier performance and conducting business reviews. The business relationship with the GPO will require   representing   Trinity's interest on advisory boards, providing guidance on the GPO negotiation strategies, and supporting contract implementation across the ministry .        

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

Knows, understands, incorporates, and   demonstrates   the   Trinity   Health   M ission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  

Drives system compliance by   optimizing   the use of national group   purchasing ,   custom group   purchasing   and   Trinity Health system agreements. Demonstrates detailed understanding of products, service   offerings   and   financial impact .  

Conducts competitive sourcing and negotiation process on initiatives with moderate risk and value, which include but are not limited to direct and indirect supplies,   services   and equipment. Analyzes responses, reviews product/service/equipment information to   determine   applicability, performs cost benefit analyses, develops   reports   and presents findings.   Determines   most favorable   quotes and/or negotiates with vendors to obtain   optimal   price,   terms   and conditions.   

Prioritizes projects for assigned commodities .    Leads strategy development, manages Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP )   and   Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes .    Leads   analysis and   negotiations.  

Leads cross-functional teams for strategic sourcing initiatives to drive system-wide standardization, cost reductions, service and quality excellence, knowledge transfer for replication of best practice, information technology development and   assisting   with local implementation of various activities .    Builds stakeholder team consensus to endorse sourcing strategies .    A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams and with RHMs in multiple geographies.  

Develops,   executes   and communicates   sourcing   strategies in collaboration with senior level management and key stakeholders on overall process, timing, and   objectives .   Manages   relationships to ensure internal customers and stakeholders are actively engaged.  

Promotes a lean/process excellence culture. Participates in joint quality improvement initiatives with SO and RHM colleagues. Motivates and leads strategic sourcing lean program initiatives to increase productivity and   improving   end to end   process efficiencies.  

Accountable for engaging suppliers in the selection processes and   maintaining   business relationships that are conducted legally, ethically and   in accordance with   Trinity Health Policies/Procedures and the Organizational Integrity Program.   

Accountable to develop a primary liaison for key suppliers within the assigned category. Conducts business reviews with key suppliers. Serves as the subject matter expert for all category supplier engagement questions from Trinity colleagues.  

Maintains business relationships with the GPO leadership an d   staff. Provides input on sourcing strategy and represent s   Trinity on   advisory boards as assigned.   

Plans,   manages   and oversees the life cycle of complex   small to   medium sourcing projects. These projects involve but are   not   limited to multiple   stakeholders,   significant facilitation,   standardization   and process change to multiple business units .    

     Working knowledge on contract construction and the ability to review, red line and draft language for discussion. Close working   relationship   with   legal for those   contract issues requiring legal input.   

Partners with   Finance   department to ensure that forecasted savings are   validated .   

Tracks and measures supplier performance against scorecards on an ongoing basis , as applicable .   Conducts supplier Business   Reviews   as   necessary .  

Facilitates dialogue with local   b usiness   o wners ,   RHM   senior management, and   Supply Chain   staff to remove barriers when necessary .    Engages suppliers and   RHMs   to ensure   timely   resolution of service   issue (s) .  

Establishes   procedures for managing   a comprehensive   sourcing   process for assigned   products/services   across Trinity Health .      

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal,   State   and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures   in order to   ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest,   ethical   and professional behavior.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Knowledge of strategic sourcing   (not limited to managing several simultaneous competitive sourcing processes and complex contract negotiations)   and demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis   normally acquired through completion of a   Bachelor’s degree in business , finance or   a   clinical discipline AND 5 (five) years of relevant   Supply Chain   work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience .    Appropriate technical certification ( i.e.   CQM , CPM, CPIM)   desirable .       

Understands Lean   and   technical problem -solving concepts and techniques.   

Ability to   establish   and maintain productive and positive working relationships with all stakeholders and external suppliers.  

Ability to address   conflict, along with willingness and desire to challenge conventional thinking from all levels throughout the   organization   including senior level management.  

Capability to understand customer and stakeholder businesses at the financial,   operational   and business impact levels.   

Ability to proactively   identify   and   bring forth   any potential   issues and formulate   viable   solutions .     

S trong analytical skills including   ability   to construct and execute multiple complex analyses ( e.g.   Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) ,   Economic Value to Customer ( EVC ) ,   Net Present Value ( NPV) simultaneously .    A bility to translate implications of analyses into preliminary recommendations.  

E xcellent organizational ,   planning   and project management   skills.  

A bility to quickly gain a fact-based understanding of current supplier   base   and major trends in relevant markets.  

Knowledge of contract law and governing regulations   with ability to work collaboratively with internal legal counsel for   optimal   System contracting .    

A bility to be a self-starter and independent worker   requiring minimal supervision and   the ability   to   manage   priorities and   manage own work , while achieving performance standards and   work plan   timing .  

Demonstrated a bility to manage multiple and changing priorities.  

C omfortable operating in a c ollaborative, shared leadership   environment.  

P ersonal   presence that   is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health .  

Advanced Excel,   Word   and   PowerPoint   skills   required . Knowledge of an E nterprise Resource Planning   application is preferred.  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS  

Work will   generally be   accomplished   in an office environment.  

Ability   to set and organize own work   priorities, and   adapt to them as they change frequently .     Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.    

Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites (20%) as needed.  

Must   possess   the ability to   comply with   Trinity Health policies and procedures.  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.