• Conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practices, analyzing spend and collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing.
• Area specific responsibilities will include reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of product supply & supply contract activity including:
  • Supplier identification & qualification,
  • Supply evaluation & specification development,
  • ROI (return on investment) or TCO (total cost of ownership) analysis,
  • VAC (Value Analysis Committee) interaction,
  • Issuing requests for proposals, price & contract negotiations, legal liaison, supplier selection, contract execution, supplier onboarding,
  • Assistance to internal customer as to understanding the contract, interpretation and dispute resolution.

EXPERIENCE: Five years Supply Chain related experience in a hospital setting to include experience with purchasing, GPO contracting, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing is preferred. One year of progressive participation in and responsibility for process improvement / savings implementation projects and / or quality management efforts is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Access, and computerized materials management systems. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills. Self-motivated with strong analytical and contract negotiations skills.

LICENSE/CERT: Preferred: CMRP (Certified Materials and Resource Professional)

Required: Bachelors - Business Related Field, Bachelors - Finance, Bachelors - Accounting, Preferred: Masters - Health Administration, Masters - Related Field, Masters - Business Administration

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Business Related Field, Bachelors - Finance, Bachelors - Accounting, Preferred: Masters - Health Administration, Masters - Related Field, Masters - Business Administration