Saint Francis Health System · 22 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Yale Campus - Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSaint Francis Health System is a healthcare organization seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role supports sourcing activities and develops cost-reduction opportunities for service lines while ensuring optimal vendor value through performance monitoring and strategic sourcing strategies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides guidance to department management on priority items and overall sourcing plans and initiatives
Assists in negotiating contracts that includes both local and national purchasing agreements
Manages and maintains strong end-user and vendor relationships that include our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and distribution partners
Evaluates operational conditions and processes to ensure any special terms or provisions applicable to the Strategic Sourcing Award Strategy are covered during negotiations or other procurement requests such as Request for X (RFx) documents
Maintains measurable and quantifiable performance metrics for all contracting activities in their managed categories
Researches alternative supplier options to ensure supply chain resiliency is maintained
Ensures all suppliers meet service benchmarks and performs periodic evaluations of supplier companies
Works effectively with Legal Counsel to resolve and prevent any contractual concerns
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 6 months in procurement, negotiations, contract management, analytics or vendor and supplier management
Knowledge in supply chain contracting strategies, strategic sourcing, spend analytics, benchmarking, RFx engagements, and achieving cost reductions across assigned product and services categories while maintaining or improving quality
Basic knowledge of finances and economic sourcing, capital equipment, clinical products, and purchasing services
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements in accordance with established contracting policies and procedures
Knowledge of day-to-day contracting activities such as renewals, modifications, price discrepancies, and supplier performance concerns
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to maintain strong business relationships
Strong analytical skills to enable sourcing/contracting decisions based on evaluation of previous data sources
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business or Clinical
Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Experience in healthcare
Company
Saint Francis Health System
Saint Francis Health System is an integrated health system in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an emphasis on a complete continuum of care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (29)
2024 (35)
2023 (35)
2022 (16)
2021 (10)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cliff Robertson MD
President and CEO
Barry Steichen, FACHE
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
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