Supplier Manager Job Listing at Medical Mutual in Brooklyn, OH (Job ID 2400220)

Description

This position has the option to work hybrid; Cleveland, Ohio area residents preferred.

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.

Manages the performance of supplier's in an effort to cut costs, alleviate risks, and drive continuous improvement. Establishes collaborative relationships internally (business unit(s) and sourcing) and externally (supplier and other industry groups); helps to identify high risk suppliers and develop performance tracking / key performance indicators; maintains all necessary documents related to supplier and communicates and on-going or potential performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with business unit(s) and sourcing to ensure collaboration with any potential performance issues with supplier along with any other.  Helps identify high risk suppliers and develops performance tracking / key performance indicators based on services being performed; ensures key contractual components are being followed.  Facilitates the need for maintaining a backup plan if issues arise with a high supplier.
• Manages the supplier management database to determine and ensure all necessary paperwork is included in the tracking tool.
• Enters and maintains supplier related additions or changes to the Oracle system.  Will also support procurement's contract notification system when needed.
• Conducts market analyses and benchmarking to help determine risk associated within a certain business sector or on the particular services being provided. Understands regional and local supply markets, including major suppliers and their capabilities. Identifies short and long term improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BS in Business Administration with Supply Chain focus (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 3 to 5 years supplier performance experience in a leading organization.
• Proven track-record in leading cross-functional teams through supplier risk, relationship, and performance management development and review.

Professional Certification(s)

• Certified Purchasing Manager (optional)

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Supplier Risk, Relationship, and Performance Management
• Contract Management
• Market and Supplier Research
• Purchasing

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.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, 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 professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide 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. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.