Commodity Manager-Senior (HS)

  • Ohio State University
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

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Job Title: Commodity Manager-Senior (HS) Department: Health System Shared Services | Supply Chain Management

Job Description

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Senior Commodity Manager is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, bidding, pricing, and supplier management for The Ohio State Health Network (OSHN). A key element of this role is to directly interact with OSHN stakeholders to create and execute the strategic sourcing and contract management functions. The Senior Commodity Manager will collaborate with Clinical and Administrative Leadership, Project Stakeholders, and Supply Chain Personnel to lead savings projects of significant value. Collectively, they are responsible for developing and fostering business relationships OSHN affiliates.

The Senior Commodity Manager develops and continually updates market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers and market solutions. In addition, this person is responsible for enhancing existing commodity strategies, developing new strategies and gaining consensus from leaders.

After contract award, the Senior Commodity Manager owns the key supplier relationships based on assigned categories, develops strategic account plans and conducts periodic management meetings with those key suppliers to maintain and increase efficiencies.

The Senior Commodity Manager must have a broad knowledge of all products and services within their category, including suppliers and their product offerings. Senior Commodity Managers are responsible and accountable for more complex, higher spend categories and demonstrate leadership qualities throughout their role.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in strategic sourcing, ideally within the healthcare sector.

Additional Information:

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

  • An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
  • Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
  • Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • And much more!
Location: Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

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Job ID: 483814610
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025

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