Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – IT

Trinity Health

. Lead strategic sourcing activities for complex small- to medium-sized initiatives .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLivonia • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management while driving cost reductions and process efficiencies. Proficient in financial analysis and project management, with a strong ability to collaborate across functions and engage stakeholders effectively.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Cost-Benefit AnalysisLean MethodologyTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Economic Value to Customer (EVC)Net Present Value (NPV)RFI, RFP, RFQ ProcessesContract Law KnowledgeAdvanced ExcelAdvanced WordAdvanced PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConflict ResolutionAnalytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Application

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Quality Manager (CQM)Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementVendor Service LevelsGPO Advisory BoardsCompliance ProgramsTrinity Health Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic sourcing activities for complex small- to medium-sized initiatives
Achieve cost reductions and year-over-year cost and productivity improvements while maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels
Manage simultaneous competitive sourcing processes and high-value contract negotiations
Manage risk affecting day-to-day operations and limit exposure on high-risk projects
Maintain supplier and Trinity group purchasing organization relationships
Negotiate supplier terms, work with legal on contracts, monitor supplier performance, and conduct business reviews
Represent Trinity’s interests on GPO advisory boards and support contract implementation
Optimize use of national, custom, and Trinity Health system purchasing agreements
Conduct competitive sourcing and negotiation processes for supplies, services, and equipment
Analyze proposals, perform cost-benefit analyses, develop reports, and present findings
Prioritize assigned commodity projects and lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes
Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and build stakeholder consensus
Develop, execute, and communicate sourcing strategies with senior management and key stakeholders
Promote lean/process excellence and lead productivity and end-to-end process-efficiency initiatives
Engage suppliers legally, ethically, and in accordance with Trinity Health policies
Serve as subject matter expert for category supplier engagement questions
Plan, manage, and oversee complex sourcing project lifecycles
Review, redline, and draft contract language and collaborate with legal counsel
Partner with Finance to validate forecasted savings
Track supplier performance against scorecards and conduct supplier business reviews
Facilitate resolution of service issues with business owners, RHM management, Supply Chain staff, suppliers, and RHMs
Establish procedures for comprehensive sourcing processes across Trinity Health
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance programs, and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a clinical discipline and 5 years of relevant Supply Chain work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, competitive sourcing processes, and complex contract negotiations
Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis
Understanding of Lean and technical problem-solving concepts and techniques
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers
Ability to address conflict and challenge conventional thinking
Ability to understand customer and stakeholder businesses at financial, operational, and business-impact levels
Ability to identify potential issues and formulate viable solutions
Strong analytical skills, including TCO, EVC, and NPV analyses
Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
Ability to understand supplier bases and relevant market trends
Knowledge of contract law and governing regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage priorities
Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment
Honesty, integrity, caring, and ability to inspire and motivate others
Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required
Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health sites (20%) as needed
Must comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures
Appropriate technical certification such as CQM, CPM, or CPIM desirable
Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning application preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status