Supplier Engagement Specialist

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supplier Engagement Specialist is a key driver of our procurement strategy, responsible for fostering positive and productive relationships with our supplier base. This role acts as a central point of contact, managing the supplier lifecycle from initial sourcing and onboarding to performance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The Specialist will champion our strategic focus on expanding our network of certified Small, Sustainable, local, and USA-made businesses. Utilize technology to enhance engagement and efficiency. Reporting to the Supplier Relationship Manager, this individual combines analytical rigor with strong interpersonal skills to ensure our supply chain is reliable, compliant, and innovative.

**This is a remote position**

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supplier Engagement Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assist in sourcing and identifying potential suppliers by conducting market research, with a focus on certified Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses.
• Process, screen, and coordinate the evaluation of all incoming requests for new vendor qualifications, while actively identifying opportunities to introduce certified Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses.
• Support the onboarding process by gathering necessary documentation, setting up new certified Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses in the ERP system, and ensuring payment and freight terms are accurately recorded.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams (Compliance, Risk, AP, Administration) to facilitate the smooth qualification and onboarding of certified Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses.
• Track, compile, and analyze data on supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, backorder rates, price alignment, and match exceptions.
• Prepare materials, reports, and data for formal supplier performance reviews and assist the manager in tracking follow-up actions.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine supplier communications and inquiries, escalating complex issues such as credit holds and disputes according to established procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by tracking supplier progress and documenting outcomes.
• Monitor supplier profiles and conduct routine checks to ensure ongoing compliance with Network policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Assist in executing risk mitigation strategies by maintaining accurate records and supporting contingency planning efforts.
• Perform daily administration of the ERP system's supplier module, including managing workflows, updating records, and ensuring data integrity.
• Extract, analyze, and format data to create supplier performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders with the ability to extract reports on certified Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses.
• Manage all application submissions and maintain certification documentation for our supplier program, with a focus on Small, Sustainable, Local, and USA-made businesses.
• Execute system updates related to the supplier portal, including posting announcements and RFP opportunities as directed.
• Update and maintain content on the supplier information webpage to ensure it remains current and accurate for our partners.
• Perform annual Supplier Engagement Performance Reviews.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated Analytical Reporting skills (i.e. Financial, Product Usage, and Operational).
• Knowledge of Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across business levels and experience in leading meetings.
• Organizational and analytical skills to plan, prioritize, evaluate, and solve highly complex problems and challenges quickly and accurately in an environment with multiple and shifting priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively with remote teams and a diverse workforce.
• Must have the ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments. Experience building strong relationships with internal business partners and working with multiple business partners in a collaborative and team-oriented manner.
• Adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the HMHN.
• Ability to learn numerous business portals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Preferred minimum of 2 years of Experience with Supplier Sourcing, Purchasing, and Supplier Engagement.
• High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.
• Experience and knowledge of database principles and system architecture.
• Knowledge of Supplier i.o.
• Ability to Analyze People Soft, Supplier Engagement Supplier i.o.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $64,313.60 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.