Clinical Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with clinical dept leaders and physicians
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise for assigned sourcing categories to establish credibility and confidence with clinical dept leaders and physicians
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned clinical categories (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic equipment)
• Maintain and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Proactively schedule and attend regular in-person meetings with clinical dept leaders and physicians for assigned sourcing categories
• Provide market intelligence and benchmarking using tools like ECRI, MGMA, and AHRMM
• Collaborate with leadership to select products that align with care standards, safety protocols, and workflow efficiency
• Manage supplier relationships, including evaluation, negotiation, and performance oversight
• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including questionnaire development, supplier scoring, and final selection
• Analyze total cost of ownership and track negotiation outcomes
• Drive cost savings through product standardization, strategic sourcing, and demand management
• Ensure contracts comply with regulatory, legal, and internal policies; coordinate with legal and compliance teams as needed
• Work with inventory and logistics teams to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely delivery
• Use spend and performance data to inform sourcing decisions and support continuous improvement
• Promote automation (e.g., EDI, OCR, digital RFQs) to streamline sourcing processes
• Actively participate in meetings, including team huddles and cross-functional briefings
• Advocate for customer needs and deliver high-quality service
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to foster a positive team environment
• Take ownership of tasks and follow through with attention to detail
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
• Three years of experience in healthcare sourcing, clinical procurement or related area required
• Demonstrated leadership experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles and purchasing strategies
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Excellent documentation skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Lawson) and procurement analytics
• Familiarity with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and value-based sourcing
• Knowledge of lean healthcare, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems and clinical integration