Senior Commodity Manager

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Job Description

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Senior Commodity Manager is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, bidding, pricing, supplier selection, and supplier relationship management for The Ohio State Health Network (OSHN), including both operational and capital equipment categories. A key element of this role is to directly interact with OSHN stakeholders to create and execute strategic sourcing, capital sourcing, and contract management initiatives. The Senior Commodity Manager will collaborate with Clinical and Administrative Leadership, Project Stakeholders, Capital Planning teams, Finance, and Supply Chain Personnel to lead savings and value optimization projects of significant scope and impact. Collectively, they are responsible for developing and fostering strong business relationships across OSHN affiliates.

The Senior Commodity Manager develops and continually updates market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions across both operational and capital equipment markets. This includes evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO), lifecycle costs, service models, and financing structures for capital investments. In addition, this person is responsible for enhancing existing commodity and capital sourcing strategies, developing new strategies, and gaining consensus from cross-functional leaders.

In partnership with Clinical Engineering, Finance, Facilities, and other stakeholders, the Senior Commodity Manager supports the capital sourcing lifecycle, including business case development, RFP/RFQ execution, vendor evaluation, negotiation of pricing and service agreements, and alignment with capital budget priorities.

After contract award, the Senior Commodity Manager owns key supplier relationships within assigned categoriesincluding capital vendorsand develops strategic account plans. They conduct periodic performance and business reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvement, innovation, cost efficiencies, and service excellence.

The Senior Commodity Manager must have a broad knowledge of products and services within their category, including capital equipment, suppliers, and their offerings. This role requires strong expertise in complex negotiations, contracting structures, and supplier performance management. Senior Commodity Managers are responsible and accountable for more complex, high-spend categories (including capital), and demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence throughout their role.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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!

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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