Manager,StrategicSourcing

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley **Position Overview:** Develops customer focused plans to drive year over year non-salary cost and variation reductions for the health system and measures performance to system, team, and individual goals. Oversees development, communication, and implementation of strategic sourcing and value analysis project plans and activities to include management of schedule, cost, resources, and deliverables throughout all levels of the organization. Provides oversight of negotiations and execution of contracts for services and supplies in accordance with Sutter standards and works with business partners at the strategic level, understanding goals and proposing plans to support them effectively. Identifies program critical success factors and driving mitigation of significant issues and risks are key to this role. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Healthcare Administration or related field **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 8 years of recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Ability to lead multidisciplinary groups and present to various levels of the organization Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio. Ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentation Ability to quickly grasp data provided in opportunity analyses and effectively secure feedback to the supplying source as to its quality Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, and alternative sources of supply, purchasing, and distribution systems, contract administration, and new or emerging trends in the industry Team leadership and organization skills Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation Adaptable with a high tolerance of ambiguity Ability to successfully facilitate team