Commodity Manager

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Commodity Manager developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relations for OSUWMC departments. Collaborating with stakeholders and leading cost-saving projects within the Health System.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, bidding, pricing, and supplier management for all OSUWMC departments within his or her responsible categories.
A key element of this role is to directly interact with OSUWMC stakeholders and collaborate with other department leaders to create and execute the strategic sourcing and contract management functions.
The Commodity Manager will collaborate with a group of Senior Commodity Managers, Senior Buyers, Buyers and Project Managers and lead savings projects of significant value.
Collectively, they are responsible for developing and fostering business relationships within the clinical locations and related business entities of the Health System.
The Commodity Manager identifies and leads cost saving and process improvement projects to the benefit of the Health System and its patients.
The Commodity Manager develops and continually updates market intelligence (benchmarking) on key suppliers and market solutions.
In addition, this person is responsible for enhancing existing commodity strategies, developing new strategies and gaining consensus from leaders.
After contract award, the Commodity Manager owns the key supplier relationships based on assigned categories, develops strategic account plans and conducts periodic management meetings with those key suppliers to maintain and increase efficiencies.
The Commodity Manager must have a broad knowledge of all products and services within their category, including suppliers and their product offerings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
6 years of relevant experience required.
8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree in Communications, Business, Healthcare or relevant field preferred.
Coaching & mentoring experience preferred.
Experience in strategic sourcing and financial management preferred.
Contract management and supplier relationship experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
And much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcontract managementsupplier managementbiddingpricingcost saving projectsprocess improvementmarket intelligenceaccount planningfinancial management

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingcoachingmentoringleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAdvanced degree