Kettering Health · 2 weeks ago
Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain Management
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. The Sourcing Specialist supports the strategic sourcing team by interacting with suppliers to secure contracts for cost-effective, high-quality supplies and services while ensuring compliance and cost reduction across the network.
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Responsibilities
This position supports the strategic sourcing team of the Supply Chain Management department and is accountable for interacting with suppliers to secure contracts for cost-effective, high quality supplies and services for assigned categories
This position will work through the various phases of the contract management process including: creating request for proposal, reviewing’s solicitations, and preparing routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications
Also responsible for analyzing contract requirements, terms and conditions to ensure compliance at all levels
Drafts and negotiates contractual instruments
Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files
The position utilizes the process improvement, decision-making and value analysis processes including clinical efficacy, safety and the impact on organizational resources for Supply Chain Management to achieve network-wide cost reduction and standardization in cooperation with the Network Expense Teams (NET)
Performs other duties as assigned
Develop and implement contract strategies using Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), bid and GOP processes
Review supply benchmarks to identify price targets
Negotiation of contract rates for assigned supply categories
Monitoring of non-catalog supply spend for identification of contract opportunities
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Intermediate level analytical skills
Knowledge of RFP/RFI contract processes, contract analysis, negotiation, contract management and healthcare purchasing
Proven track record on cost reduction and process improvement
3-years-experience in business analytics, contract negotiations or supply chain management
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Supply Chain, Healthcare Management, Business or Clinical preferred
In lieu of degree, 5-10 years progressive responsibility within a Healthcare Supply Chain department may be considered
Company
Kettering Health
Kettering Health is a healthcare company that provides faith-based community care to patients.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.39MKey Investors
SAMHSAParkinson's Foundation
2024-10-11Grant· $1.39M
2023-07-25Grant
Recent News
2025-10-12
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