Job Information
Corewell Health Vice President, Procurement in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Summary - Vice President, Procurement
The Vice President of Procurement provides strategic direction for all purchasing, sourcing, and contracting support activities for Corewell Health, managing billions of dollars in spend annually. The Vice President of Procurement works closely with senior executives to ensure consistent quality in sourcing and purchasing, to identify strategic partnerships across the organization, and to ensure alignment with Corewell Health strategic plans. The Vice President works with executive leadership to define strategic goals related to savings targets, supplier partnerships, and limiting risk and liability in the organizations procurement activities.The Vice President of Procurement is also responsible for representing Supply Chain on behalf of Corewell Health inside and outside of the organization. Demonstrates entrepreneurial, visionary leadership skills and an ability to rally resources toward a common goal. The Vice President of Procurement is responsible for driving the best value through strong data analytics and innovative Supply Chain Management strategies. Uses benchmarking and external examples to create a leading-edge strategic sourcing capability to help enable the Corewell Health strategic plan through its supply base. Continuously works to find new ways to bring additional value to our ultimate customer: the patient and member.
Essential Functions - Vice President, Procurement
Responsible to develop and implement the Sourcing strategy for non- labor expenses across the Corewell Health including supplies, pharmaceuticals, services, technology and capital. This includes working with the Supply Chain team to develop business partner relationships to understand key business requirements needed from key suppliers. Works with key suppliers to support management of outcomes consistent with business needs, both clinical and nonclinical.
Responsible to establish control and compliance to Corewell Health’s procure to pay processes and policies.
Responsible to help business leaders achieve annual cost, performance, and quality goals.
Oversees contracts and negotiations of all supply, purchased services and equipment purchases with suppliers. This includes cost containment considerations through contract bids and negotiations. Reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with suppliers and related organizations.
Oversees staffing strategy for the team, emphasizing the need to increase knowledge and disciplinary expertise for given area. Creates an effective and collaborative work environment for team and organization.
Assumes accountability for leading & delivering quality Purchasing services through consistent applications of policies, procedures, & standards. Makes suggestions for change & provides input into policies, procedures, & goals as needed.
Ensures supply chain policies, programs, and plans are consistent with and support Corewell Health’s core values and mission. Advises senior management on matters pertaining to supply chain related topics within assigned discipline.
Create new, innovative, relationships and strategies with key suppliers that will prepare Corewell Health for the next decade. Works closely with key suppliers to develop demand driven contracts that maximize value to our patients and members.
Qualifications - Vice President, Procurement
Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Supply Chain Management, Business or related.
Preferred Master's Degree or equivalent MBA.
7 years of relevant experience Strategic sourcing or procurement Required.
Progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in Supply Chain or Procurement Required.
Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health Required.
Demonstrated experience managing a large team with preference for experience in overseeing strategic sourcing functions Required.
Professional in Supply Management, Certified (CPSM) - preferred.
#LI-CH
Physical Demands - Vice President, Procurement
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place Building B - 648 Monroe - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Administration - Supply Chain
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8am-5pm
Days Worked
Mon-Fri
Weekend Frequency
N/A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.