What are the responsibilities and job description for the STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST position at Aspirus Health?
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Aspirus Health in WAUSAU, WI is seeking a STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST to join our SUPPLY CHAIN team!The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the Aspirus enterprise supply chain by assisting with category management, cost‑optimization initiatives, supplier performance monitoring, and value‑based decision‑making. The role drives and contributes to sourcing events, contract execution, analytics, and stakeholder coordination independently or under the guidance of senior team members.
In this role, the Specialist helps gather data, perform market research, prepare sourcing documents, evaluate supplier quotes, and support the implementation of contracts and product decisions. The position collaborates closely with clinical, operational, and supply chain partners to ensure alignment with organizational goals. The role also contributes to supplier performance monitoring, compliance, and ongoing cost‑savings validation. The Specialist functions as a key team contributor, growing expertise in sourcing methodologies, analytics, and healthcare supply chain strategy.
HOURS: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every two weeks
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field required.
- Professional certification (CPSM, CMRP, CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma) preferred but not required.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10-20%
- 1-3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain or clinical care setting.
- Exposure to sourcing processes or contract management activities.
- Experience supporting cross‑functional projects or initiatives.
- Familiarity with basic negotiation concepts and contract components.
- Ability to interpret spend data and identify potential opportunities.
- Experience assisting with supplier performance tracking or issue resolution.
- Basic experience participating in eRFx or bidding processes.
- Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- Time away from work accrual.
- Retirement plans available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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