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Reading Hospital · 1 day ago

Senior Contract and Sourcing Lead

Reading, PA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. The Senior Contract and Sourcing Lead will perform analytical tasks and manage contract administration to secure savings and streamline processes while ensuring high-quality patient care.

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Responsibilities

Performs analytical tasks in support of securing savings and streamlining processes for Tower Health and its affiliates while providing the highest quality patient care

Gathers and analyzes large datasets to provide data driven recommendations that support business decisions

Performs strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization

Demonstrates expertise in the assigned contract portfolio/categories and uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to continually seek improved outcomes for Tower Health

Exercises judgment in selecting and/or adapting methods for obtaining solutions - taking a new perspective on using existing solutions to solve complex problems

Manages the entire life cycle of contract administration from the solicitation of bids and proposals to vendor negotiation and contract execution

Works concurrently on multiple initiatives of varying size and scope, including large system wide contracts

Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms

Acts as a key resource for the Value Analysis team whose purpose is to evaluate the impacts of new products with the goal of reducing expenses

Reports progress, risks and issues to business stakeholders and Supply Chain leadership

Acts as a leader who mentors peers and takes initiative to improve operational and financial excellence

Interfaces with various positions within the Supply Chain department, as well as Tower Health leadership, physicians, peers and vendors as a primary liaison and support person

Qualification

Healthcare contracting expertiseStrategic sourcing methodologiesComplex contract negotiationSpend analyticsLeadership skillsCustomer service skillsListening skillsMultitaskingMicrosoft Office applicationsCollaborative skillsDetail orientedCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPrepare & give presentationsTeam player

Required

4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare contracting and sourcing expertise including: Strategic sourcing methodologies (RFP/RFQ/RFI), Complex contract negotiation skills (pricing tiers, rebates, physician preference items), Understanding of GPO contracting structures and local contracting strategies

Familiarity with clinical terminology, evidence-based evaluation and physician preference items (implants, devices)

Experience working directly with physicians, surgeons, and clinical leadership including Value Analysis participation or leadership

Experience with spend analytics, utilization analysis, and savings validation and tracking

Experience leading product conversions, standardization initiatives and cost-reduction projects

Certified Materials & Resource Professional Certification (CMRP) OR Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) within 1 year of hire

Collaborative Skills

Customer Service Skills

Delegation Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Listening Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Prepare & Give Presentations

Strong Team Player

Benefits

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

And more!

Company

Reading Hospital

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Reading Hospital is a hospital that provides healthcare services for cancer, diabetes, addictions, allergies, and surgery services. It is a sub-organization of Tower Health.

Founded in 1867