Children's
Healthcare
SeniorStrategicSourcingSpecialist
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“Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Children's. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Project management. Drive contract compliance for consumable contracts. Negotiate improved pricing for consumables”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce overall cost; Drive change through organization
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7-10 years supply chain/materials management, 5 years contract negotiations or project management, Proficient using enterprise resource planning information system software, Proven ability to lead teams, Proven organizational skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
5 years experience in a healthcare setting, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) experience, Master's degree or industry professional certification
What You'll Do.
Drive contract compliance for consumable contracts
Negotiate improved pricing for consumables
Add items to current contracts
Add vendors to agreements
Drive contract compliance for non-IT capital contracts
Drive contract compliance for purchased services contracts
Drive contract compliance for professional services contracts
Drive contract compliance for service/maintenance contracts
Negotiate pricing for contracts
Negotiate business deal aspects of contracts
Negotiate terms and conditions
Negotiate end user licensing agreements
Negotiate statements of work
Negotiate placement agreements
Provide oversight of Sourcing Analyst
Lead formal RFX process
Lead organizational stakeholders through RFX process
Provide market intelligence
Provide vendor financial research
Provide vendor performance research
Facilitate specification development
Lead internal meetings
Lead external meetings
Analyze vendor responses
Present recommendations
Develop sourcing strategy
Recommend sourcing strategy
Execute strategies through sourcing process
Serve as expert in sourcing process
Drive performance goals
Assist in strategy development
Lead cost savings initiatives
Reduce overall cost through process improvement
Drive change through organization
Lead non-clinical products initiatives
Lead purchased services initiatives
Lead organization in opening new facilities
Lead organization in renovations
Project manage Supply Chain Strategic Contract and Sourcing
Ensure team has appropriate items
Coordinate product needs with equipment planner
Coordinate equipment needs with equipment planner
Research spend patterns
Identify additional savings opportunities
Assist Value Analysis team
Perform capital evaluations
Communicate with vendors
Negotiate evaluation agreements
Determine price impact
Determine value proposition
Partner with Value Analysis team on new product
Determine new product usage
Determine initial cost of new product
Determine contract impact of new product
Negotiate pricing for new product
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead organizational stakeholders; Work with stakeholder teams; Collaborate with physicians
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Presentation format
Process & Methodology
Project management, Project planning, Project tracking
Full Job Description
Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). _**Work Shift**_ Day _**Work Day(s)**_ Monday-Friday _**Shift Start Time**_ 8:00 AM _**Shift End Time**_ 5:00 PM _**Worker Sub-Type**_ Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. _**Job Description**_ Leads and assists the organization in evaluating and supporting the system in the development of strategies for the acquisition of products and services and assists the organization in the implementation of these strategies. **Experience** * 7-10 years of experience in supply chain/materials management, including experience with competitive procurement practices, contract analysis, and negotiation of goods and services * 5 years’ experience contract negotiations or project management * Proficient using enterprise resource planning information system software (e.g. Lawson, PeopleSoft) **Preferred Qualifications** * 5 years of experience in a healthcare setting * Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) experience * Master’s degree or industry professional certification (e.g. CPM, CSCP, CMRP, CCCM **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain **Certification Summary** * No professional certifications required **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and contracting processes, that includes but is not limited to strong technical and analytical skills * Strong knowledge on system-wide contract administration and maintenance. * Demonstrates the ability to review, summarize,
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