Sourcing and Vendor Manager

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MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Develops various supply contracts of all sizes for various locations and regions. Develops contracts through all phases ensuring stakeholders and suppliers are involved throughout the process and project is managed to completion. Interacts with internal and external customers and stakeholders to facilitate end-user satisfaction, ensure outstanding supplier performance, and takes action to resolve any contract or supplier related issues.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to include analyzing data, supplier capabilities and business needs. Assembles and presents concise business cases, vendor negotiations and oversees the implementation of contract awards.
• Establishes and manages projects involving key stakeholders and suppliers through the process of discovery, analysis, negotiation, and finalization of contracts. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments related to assigned areas.
• Builds effective working relationships with suppliers and customers. Incorporates the appropriate feedback and perspectives to improve outcomes, resolve issues and enhance processes.
• Coordinates repair costs, parts, training and diagnostic software needs if equipment is related to a project. Ensures related equipment repair costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
• Coordinates required technology reviews and related interface costs, timelines and recommendations if computer software or hardware is related to a supply project. Ensures technology costs are included in life cycle projections and decisions.
• Coordinates legal and excluded provider reviews per legal and corporate guidelines.
• Identifies and develops cost reduction ideas and initiatives, including consideration of alternative strategies for implementation. Evaluates internal and external benchmarking data to identify value beyond acquisition costs.
• Creates effective relationships and timely communications with vendors and supply chain colleagues across the organization in the daily completion of duties.
• Monitors compliance with contracts within the portfolio. Reports unfavorable variances and works with end users to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE

• Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Department:

8725010033 Supply Chain Mgmt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.