Rush University Medical Center · 1 week ago
Strategic Sourcing Mgr-23492
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$41.44/hr - $60.14/hr
2+ years expRush University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for key spend categories. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective utilization of products and services, and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to enhance patient care quality.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Manages the relationship with primary vendors in designated categories
Leverages the relationship with GPO to ensure optimal connection to available contracts at best tier pricing
Negotiate independent local contracts where value can be added beyond GPO capacity or where a GPO contract does not exist
Develops and maintains a contracting/bidding calendar for designated categories
Manages and executes RFP/RFQ process at contract expirations by category when industry and benchmark data show an apparent savings opportunity
Review and negotiate terms & conditions to ensure that business terms are in the best interest of the hospital
Manage fully executed contracts and pricing with the internal supply chain team for electronic storage in the ERP system
Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff to ensure cost-effective utilization of products, services, and processes while maintaining or enhancing the quality of patient care
Monitors estimated and actual savings related to sourcing activities and or value analysis projects
Lead Value Analysis Committee meetings related to designated sourcing categories: Coordinates monthly or ad-hoc meetings between supply chain operations, revenue cycle, nursing, and physicians as the representatives of the committee; facilitates discussion between committee members around new technology and product requests to understand need, cost impact, and operational impact; brings forward cost savings ideas for review when applicable. Ideas can include but are not limited to: product replacements, new technology, standardization projects, consolidation of vendors, etc.; collaborates with departments, specifically supply chain operations, to monitor and report on compliance of implemented changes in products, services, and processes
Coordinates product in-servicing or training as needed, depending on new product implementations or conversions. Ensures that all product, service, and process trials and evaluations are unbiased and conducted professionally
Participates as a member or ad hoc member of hospital committees or sub-committees as a representative of administration (examples include Risk Management, Infection Control, Linen, etc.)
Leverage third-party consultants and software access to enhance negotiating ability - whether it is related to pulling analytics, research information, contracted staff work, etc. (examples include: ERP software data pulls, Spend Link data pulls, Clinical Database, Advisory Board contracted services, Procured Health contracted services, UHC account executive services, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree with at least two (2) years of equivalent professional experience
Stellar negotiation skills required to pursue cost savings discussions with vendors as well as convince internal stakeholders of the optimal decision for HCO
Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to share cost-benefit analysis, scenario-based savings options, incorporating industry benchmarking, among other decision points, will be required
Critical thinking skills required to interpret both qualitative and quantitative impacts of potential purchase activity
Experience with project management processes with demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects
Rigorous problem-solving skills: using logical methods of problem-solving to achieve optimal solutions for complex team members
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills and ability to learn new software programs
Independent and self-motivated
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational facilitation skills required to engage a complex group of stakeholders to collaborate on optimal decisions for HCO
Continuously develop their skills and knowledge, either through LEAP programs, readings, conferences, departmental training programs or some combination of these
Develop and display a clear customer service focus at all times
View their work as part of the larger Rush system, and strive to improve their performance in concert with, rather than in competition with, their co-workers and other Rush employees
Be conscious of the resources they use in completing their work and to strive to use these resources as efficiently and effectively as possible
Preferred
Master's Degree
Fields of study include business, supply chain, or health care-related specialties
Clinical experience and basic knowledge of medical-surgical supplies, diagnostic testing, etc
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
10001+ employees
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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