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.

Medical Mutual’s Career Associate Program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participants to jump start their careers in health insurance. The program places you in a full-time position including a six-month corporate rotation experience across the Company in departments like Customer Experience, Care Management, Pharmacy, Network & Provider Management, Information Technology, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Underwriting and Health Informatics. Learn what others in the Company do and how your role connects to the overall strategy while networking with colleagues across the organization. Participants also have access to professional development and community service opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies savings and process improvement opportunities; supports collaborative relationships internally and externally; helps to facilitate sourcing events and negotiating with suppliers.
• Locates sources of supply by obtaining price quotations through formal and informal processes to select the appropriate vendor based on the required specifications.
• Conducts market analyses and benchmarking to refine opportunities. Understands regional and local supply markets, including major suppliers and their capabilities.
• Processes orders through the procurement system. Trains end users on requisitioning and performs any troubleshooting. Maintains and improves product catalogs listed in the procurement system.
• Provides support to other sourcing professionals within the Procurement Department.
• Helps to facilitate sourcing events (RFQ, RFI, RFP, or direct negotiation), supplier selection, and price/contract negotiation.

Qualifications

Eligibility To be considered for Medical Mutual’s Career Development Program which begins in June 2024, you must:

• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher within the last two years and achieved a minimum 2.8 GPA
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and time management skills
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally
• Internship and/or other work experience is preferred, but not required.

Sourcing Specialist Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• BS in Business Administration with Supply Chain focus (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months sourcing experience
• Demonstrated success in achieving quantifiable savings through application of strategic sourcing methods and principles.

Professional Certification(s):

• Certified Purchasing Manager (preferred)

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strategic Sourcing Methodology (preferred – Services Industry)
• Purchasing
• Project Management
• Financial Modeling and Quantitative Analysis
• Market and Supplier Research
• Price and Contract Negotiation
• Contract Management
• E-Sourcing - Oracle (iProcurement), Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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:

• Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. Year after year we've received this recognition!
• On-site wellness center at most locations. Enjoy personal trainers, towel service, locker room, weight room, elliptical machines, and a variety of classes!
• On-site cafeteria serving hot breakfast and lunch, at most locations. Choices ranging from salad bar, made to order, hot and cold sandwiches, or a variety of entrees cooked fresh daily. Convenience store at most locations
• Employee discount program. Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member
• Business Casual attire

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match and an additional company contribution
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance
• Education reimbursement up to $5K per year

About Medical Mutual:

We strive to create peace of mind. Our customers can trust us to do things right and to help them get value from their health plan. We're the largest health insurer in Ohio and for over 85 years, we've been serving our members and the Ohio communities where they live and work. Medical Mutual is a Top Place to Work in Northeast Ohio with exceptional career opportunities that offer challenge, growth and a great work/life balance. We want talented, innovative, and driven people to help us continue to be the best health insurance choice of Ohioans and help make Ohio the best it can be! Our headquarter building is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland and we have multiple offices throughout the state. Join us at one near you!

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.