Strategic Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Helena, Montana, United States Intermountain Health Full time
Intermountain Health

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Helena ,

Montana

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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders such as Category Management, Legal, Compliance, and others as necessary to gather information and requirements, using that information to inform negotiation strategy, take to market recommendations, contract template selection, drafting, and executing contracts that support Intermountain's best interests and while mitigating risk.

The Sourcing Specialist negotiates pricing and terms, and manages project and work requests, catalog items, and contract repository entries as relevant.

This individual collaborates on business requirements, the content scope of initiatives, expectations of the requests, quality measures, and sets strategy and reasonable milestone timelines with internal customers.

This role will work full time 8 AM - 5 PM MST or 7 AM – 4 PM MST, full Intermountain benefit package including paid holidays.

This is a remote position, maybe 1-2x per year travel into the Supply Chain Center. No on call requirements.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist I:


Our Contracting Specialist I position under limited supervision is responsible for delivering high-quality work to internal Category Management customers supporting the contracting initiatives of the organization.

Working directly with the Category Leaders, the successful Contracting Specialist I proactively communicates and collaborates while moving projects through the defined contracting process according to our policies and processes, while leveraging our standard contracting templates.

The Contracting Specialist I manages the catalog items, pricing, contract repository, project/work requests, and the contract life cycle and works under the direction of the Director of Contracting for quality assurance, prioritization, and process.

This individual collaborates on business requirements, the content scope of initiatives, expectations of the requests, quality measures, and sets reasonable milestone timelines with the Category Leaders.

This position will work within the Procurement Supply Chain Organization (SCO) function (contracting, sourcing, and purchasing), cross-functionally (collaborating with AP, Compliance, Security, Legal, etc.) to drive closure of contracting-related projects and to mitigate contractual risk on behalf of IH in support of achieving the broader SCO goals.


Strategic Sourcing Specialist II:
The level II Strategic Sourcing Specialist demonstrates the following skills and competencies and typically works on assignments that are medium to high complexity and size:
Negotiates complex contracts, full Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), trials and evaluations.
Develops pricing strategies to include take to market options (RFPs/RFQs), GPO strategies, bids and auctions.
Confident stakeholder management and strong executive communication skills.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities, and leads, develops and/or implements initiatives.

Has strong written and verbal communication skills, is able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team structure and enjoys critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Is detail-oriented and can build relationships, identify continuous improvement or value-added solutions, and uses both information and influence to drive results.


Strategic Sourcing Specialist III:
The level III Strategic Sourcing Specialist demonstrates the following skills and competencies and typically works on assignments that are high to very-high complexity and size:
Negotiates and manages highly complex sourcing projects with high organizational impact and complex stakeholder management. Comfortable with complex language with minimal support. Develops strategy across suppliers and/or categories with a larger vision.
Develops creative strategies across pricing, terms, and operational efficiencies to drive value and mitigate risk.
Actively mentors, trains, and leads projects to support the ongoing growth and process improvement within the team.
Confident stakeholder management and strong executive communication skills.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities, and leads, develops and/or implements initiatives.

Has strong written and verbal communication skills, is able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team structure and enjoys critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Is detail-oriented and can build relationships, identify continuous improvement or value-added solutions, and uses both information and influence to drive results.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:
Experience managing projects, prioritizing work in a fast-based business environment, communicating effectively (verbal and written), providing high levels of customer service, working on a team
Capability in financial and data analysis
Mastery of office technology tools (including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience working in supply chain procurement (sourcing, contracting, purchasing).

Level II:


Demonstrated experience and expertise managing projects, prioritizing work in a fast-paced business environment, communicating effectively (verbal and written), providing high levels of customer service, working on a team.

Demonstrated mastery of office technology tools (including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be able to proficiently utilize the track changes, compare, and combine features in Word.
Experience with sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, and/or contract language and construction.

Level III:


Demonstrated experience and expertise managing projects, prioritizing work in a fast-paced business environment, communicating effectively (verbal and written), providing high levels of customer service, working on a team.

Demonstrated mastery of office technology tools (including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be able to proficiently utilize the track changes, compare, and combine features in Word.
Thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, and contract language and construction
Preferred Qualifications

Level I:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
3-5 years industry expertise in contracting and sourcing.
Extensive knowledge of healthcare supply chain, pharma, product, service, software, and equipment knowledge, is highly.

Level II:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree degree (business, healthcare, supply chain, law or equivalent)
Three years of experience in a role requiring industry expertise in healthcare contracting and sourcing.
Experience with sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, and / or contract language and construction.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills (i.e. problem identification, research and resolution).

Level III:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree degree (business, healthcare, supply chain, law or equivalent)
Five years of experience in a role requiring industry expertise in healthcare contracting and sourcing.
Experience with sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, and / or contract language and construction.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills (i.e. problem identification, research and resolution).

Physical Requirements:
Interact with Others requiring the employee to communicate information.
Operate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and Read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:
05/30/2024

Location:
Supply Chain Center

Work City:
Midvale

Work State:
Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$ $46.03

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers ) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services.

Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.
To find out more about us, head to our career site here ) .

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This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees).

This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible.

The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. )

Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match.

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.

The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. )

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification.

Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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