[Hiring] Sourcing Program Manager @Bon Secours Mercy Health

Role Description

The Strategic Sourcing Program Manager is a highly visible position with accountability at the Leadership level to develop and execute sourcing initiatives. This position will be responsible for managing purchases and overseeing the flow of processes through applicable systems. Program Manager requires the ability to collaborate, troubleshoot, communicate and manage timelines and budgets. This position is responsible for assessing opportunities and formulating sourcing strategies and interacting with business partners and key stakeholders. This position is expected to build strategic alliances with key stakeholders (including clients and suppliers) as it relates to successfully executing organization’s purchasing strategy.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports Strategic Sourcing initiatives supporting clinical colleagues to conduct product research, cost analysis and presentations of initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies and processes for reducing supply expense while not forfeiting quality of care.
• Monitors, communicates, and makes improvements to assigned scope.
• Collaborates with members, including physicians, to identify and formulate improvement and standardization in support of assigned categories.
• Manage assigned sourcing initiatives including scoping analysis, RFP development, proposal evaluations, negotiations, communication of recommendations, contracting, ongoing supplier management, and overseeing budget in applicable systems.
• Monitor and report budget for initiatives/contracts; identify recurring trends and key opportunities for vendor or internal improvements.
• Collaborates with legal, when applicable, to successfully negotiate valuable contracts on behalf of organization or membership.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Analytics, Healthcare (required; Roper only: Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)
• MBA, Informatics, Analytics, Nursing (preferred)

Requirements

• 5 years progressive experience in sourcing relevant commodities for large health systems

Skills

• Leadership
• Collaborative
• Supplier Management
• Effective Communication
• Contract Negotiation and Management
• Sourcing Strategy
• Evidence‑Based Decisions
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Spreadsheet Modeling
• Workflow Systems
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Enterprise Systems
• GPO Experience
• Multi‑Market Sourcing
• Cost Management
• Service Line Support
• Program Implementation
• Change Management
• Prioritization
• Time Management
• Deadline Driven
• Independent Execution
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.