Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Medical Mutual of OhioInternal employees, please apply via MySource. Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans. The Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in creating value across the organization by identifying savings and process improvement opportunities, building strong partnerships with internal teams and suppliers, and developing strategic sourcing solutions. In this role, you’ll lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate competitive supplier agreements, and collaborate with business partners to help move solutions through the internal approval process. Location: This role requires onsite work three days per week at our Brooklyn, Ohio, location—Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Responsibilities: Manages sourcing events (RFQ, RFI, RFP, or direct negotiation), supplier selection, and price/contract negotiation. Manages Business Unit relationships to ensure collaboration with initiatives impacting spend management and improve strategic sourcing methods with Business Units. Interacts with the business leadership to ensure effective spend management occurs at all levels of the organization. Conducts market analyses and benchmarking to refine opportunities. Understands regional and local supply markets, including major suppliers and their capabilities. Identifies short and long term improvement projects. Facilitates the development/articulation of sourcing strategies, business requirements, and service levels. Recommends methods of supplier communications, problem resolution, and planning. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Supply Chain focus (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience 2 years to 5 years+ sourcing experience Demonstrated success in achieving quantifiable savings through application of strategic sourcing methods and principles. Proven track-record in leading cross-functional teams through sourcing strategy development and supplier negotiations. Professional Certification(s): Certified Purchasing Manager (preferred) Technical Skills and Knowledge: Strategic Sourcing Methodology (preferred – Services Industry) Purchasing Project Management Financial Modeling and Quantitative Analysis Market and Supplier Research Price and Contract Negotiation Contract Management E-Sourcing - Oracle (iProcurement), Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes: A Great Place to Work: We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset. Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more. On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters. Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member. The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers. Business casual attire, including jeans. Excellent Benefits and Compensation: Employee bonus program. 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution. Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution. Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority. Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes pro…