Freeman Health System · 3 hours ago
DATA ANALYSIS & STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER
Joplin, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFreeman Health System is dedicated to improving the health of the communities they serve through innovative healthcare solutions. The Data Analysis & Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead an enterprise Value Analysis program to enhance clinical outcomes and cost performance, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective product evaluations and sourcing strategies.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement VA governance, committee charters, standard work, and reporting
Lead recurring Value Analysis Committee(s) and service-line subcommittees: agendas, minutes, decisions, action tracking
Implement an intake process for: new products, substitutions, trials, utilization concerns, backorders, and technology reviews
Partner with clinicians, physicians, nursing leadership, periop/procedural leaders, and operational stakeholders
Drive consensus using evidence + workflow impact + outcomes—not opinion or vendor pressure
Lead change adoption for conversions: education plan, inventory strategy, go-live readiness, adoption monitoring
Lead evidence-based evaluation (literature, guidelines when available, comparative analysis, outcomes risk)
Conduct total-cost and utilization analytics: spend, usage, waste, training burden, reliability, and operational impact
Produce decision-ready recommendations: 1-page summaries, risk/benefit, alternatives, and implementation approach
Ensure VA decisions translate into sourcing strategy, contracting, supplier performance expectations, and compliance
Oversee the Value Analyst and Contract Analyst: project execution, analytics, contracting workflows, stakeholder comms
Coordinate with GPO and vendors on evaluation processes, trials, and compliance controls
Partner with Finance to define baselines, assumptions, validation method, and checkpoint cadence
Establish a savings tracker: forecast vs validated realized savings, cost avoidance (tracked separately), adoption rates
Provide monthly reporting to executive leadership: wins, pipeline, barriers, and decisions needed
Maintain audit-ready files: evaluations, trial documentation, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and vendor interactions
Ensure alignment with Infection Prevention, Clinical Engineering/Biomed, IT/Integration, and Safety standards as applicable
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Supply Chain, Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Clinical discipline, or related field OR equivalent experience
5+ years in value analysis, healthcare sourcing/contracting, supply chain analytics, service-line operations, or similar cross-functional role
Demonstrated success facilitating committees, driving decisions, and leading implementations with measurable outcomes
Strong Excel/ analytics and executive-ready communication skills
Preferred
Experience building or restarting a VA program in a community/regional health system
Certifications: CHVAP/CVAHP, CMRP, Lean/Six Sigma, PMP
Experience with ERP/procurement systems, item master discipline, and spend analytics
Benefits
Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Extended Sick pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
Company
Freeman Health System
Freeman Health System provides top-notch services dozens of locations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paula Baker
:President & CEO
Carlos Haley
VP - Chief Compliance Officer
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