Sourcing Contract Negotiator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for complex small and medium initiatives across Regional Health Ministries


• Conduct competitive sourcing and negotiation processes for direct and indirect supplies, services, and equipment


• Manage simultaneous RFP/RFQ processes and complex, high-value contract negotiations


• Analyze supplier responses and product, service, and equipment information


• Perform cost-benefit, total-cost-of-ownership, economic-value-to-customer, and net-present-value analyses


• Develop reports, presentations, sourcing justifications, pricing rationales, and recommendations


• Negotiate with vendors to obtain optimal prices, terms, and conditions while protecting quality and patient safety


• Support contracting and value validation through financial analysis, reporting, and data measurement


• Review contract drafts and redlines and coordinate with Legal on contract issues


• Maintain knowledge of and optimize Group Purchasing Organization and Trinity contract portfolios


• Analyze markets, supplier options, product/service availability, and supplier capabilities


• Compare total cost of ownership and recommend vendors to sourcing advisory teams and internal business owners


• Prepare fact-based negotiations and contract-award recommendations


• Coordinate business reviews and documented sign-off with Legal, Risk Management, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders


• Share research and market information with stakeholders


• Prepare communications for providers, stakeholders, management, and internal and external customers


• Partner with Finance to validate forecasted savings


• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Trinity Health’s Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or clinical discipline AND 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience


• Appropriate technical certification such as CQM, CPM, or CPIM desirable


• Comprehensive knowledge of data analysis, purchasing practice, pricing structure, products and services, vendor relationships, and market analysis


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Operations and technical problem-solving concepts and techniques


• Ability to prepare specifications for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs


• Strong analytical skills, including complex TCO, EVC, and NPV analyses


• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and prepare concise reports, charts, and graphs


• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required


• Knowledge of an ERP application preferred


• Knowledge of contract law and governing regulations


• Ability to review and renegotiate supplier contracts and develop supplier process-improvement initiatives


• Ability to understand customer and stakeholder businesses at financial, operational, and business-impact levels


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Prioritization, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to meet strategic sourcing project goals and timelines


• Ability to establish productive relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work effectively in a large, multi-level, geographically dispersed organization


• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and generic web applications


• Ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures


• Ability to travel to various Trinity Health sites as needed (20%)

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on financial analysis and compliance. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, ensuring optimal vendor selection and cost management.

• Strategic Sourcing


• Contract Negotiation


• Financial Analysis


• Data Analysis


• Vendor Management

• Cost-Benefit Analysis


• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis


• Economic Value to Customer Analysis


• Net Present Value Analysis


• RFP Preparation


• Advanced Excel Skills


• ERP Application Knowledge


• Contract Law Knowledge


• Lean Manufacturing


• Purchasing Practices

• Interpersonal Skills


• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Organizational Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills

• CQM


• CPM


• CPIM

• Group Purchasing Organization


• Trinity Health Compliance


• Market Analysis


• Supplier Relationships


• Stakeholder Engagement

• Excel


• Word


• PowerPoint


• Generic Web Applications