Senior Commodity Manager

Job Title

Senior Commodity Manager

Health System Shared Services | Supply Chain Management

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. This role directly interacts with OSHN stakeholders to create and execute strategic sourcing, capital sourcing, and contract management initiatives.

• 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.
• Develop and foster strong business relationships across OSHN affiliates.
• Develop and continually update market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions across both operational and capital equipment markets.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), lifecycle costs, service models, and financing structures for capital investments.
• Enhance existing commodity and capital sourcing strategies, develop new strategies, and gain consensus from cross‑functional leaders.
• Support 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.
• Own key supplier relationships within assigned categories, develop strategic account plans, conduct periodic performance and business reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvement, innovation, cost efficiencies, and service excellence.
• Demonstrate expertise in complex negotiations, contracting structures, and supplier performance management for high‑spend categories.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in strategic sourcing, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Broad knowledge of products and services within the assigned category, including capital equipment and related supplier offerings.
• Strong expertise in complex negotiations, contracting structures, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience managing high‑spend categories, including operational and capital equipment, within a healthcare environment.

Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled

Hours:

40

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

• Retirement plan options with generous employer contributions.
• Affordable health insurance, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short‑ and long‑term disability and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.