Department:

11497 Support Operations Division - Supply Chain: Corp Strategic Sourcing

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday, can start 7, 7:30 or 8am. This is primarily a remote role with the flexibility needed to attend quarterly on-site meetings.

Provides Advocate Aurora Health with the best value in terms of appropriate quality and cost of products and services purchased. Creates ongoing collaboration within assigned service lines to include optimizing vendors, product mix and obtaining overall best value for all sites, including but not limited to; cost reductions, standardization/utilization and clinical/operational outcome improvement.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating strategies to bring non-contracted products and services under contract and assuring best contract coverage for assigned categories.
• Communicates with distribution, vendors, individual facilities, and specific departments in order to implement approved conversions for products and/or services.
• Works closely with service line leaders to identify standardization opportunities and product/service evaluations. Initiate negotiations, extensions or terminations of agreements with suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and equipment providers.
• Activates GPO contracts when those contracts align with categories' strategies. Consult with GPO staff for guidance and insights. Understand GPO relationship and the benefits of using GPO contracts.
• Stays current on assigned service line / category related market conditions, new products, technology and changes; educates physicians, clinical leaders and staff on changes.
• Consults with Legal on contractual issues concerning proper legal terms and conditions. Ensuring all other relevant departments' evaluations of contracts are triggered (IT, Data Security, etc.) which can vary by contract type.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Business.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to take responsibility for a portfolio including multiple strategic contracts, categories
• Ability to manage issues, drive incremental contract savings, and develop strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Basic understanding of contract management processes and procedures, supplier negotiations, and terms and conditions
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Basic problem solving and decision making
• Ability to perform financial analysis
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Must be able to utilize PowerPoint, Excel, and other data analytics platforms proficiently (including functions and formulas).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.