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Springfield Clinic · 2 days ago

Clinical Sourcing Specialist

1134 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL, 62703, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$63K/yr - $94K/yr

3+ years exp

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Clinical Sourcing Specialist to perform sourcing initiatives for clinical categories such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This role supports the centralized sourcing model by aligning procurement with clinical goals and optimizing supplier performance.

Health Care

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)

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

Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare sourcingClinical procurementSupplier relationship managementERP systemsProcurement analyticsLean healthcareSix SigmaTrustCustomer serviceFast-paced decision makingTeam environmentInterpersonal skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsMentoringIntegrityAttention to detailCollaborationConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

Three years of experience in healthcare sourcing, clinical procurement or related area

Must be a mentor to peers and promote unity within the department

Must possess a high degree of integrity and trust along with the ability to work independently

Requires good interpersonal skills, ability to function in a fast-paced, short-deadline environment, and the ability to make innovative cost-effective decisions

Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness at all levels of the organization's workforce, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality

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

Experience with clinical stakeholder engagement and physician alignment

Knowledge of lean healthcare, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems and clinical integration