Description
General Summary of Position
Responsible for developing a sourcing strategy, setting priorities based on greatest impact on cost of goods,services and equipment, lead times, product availability, and total cost of ownership, expansion of supply agreements with key supplier/partners, and broadening the MedStar sourcing footprint. Develops, tracks, and reports key performance metrics. Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize,and prepare recommendations on sourcing strategies, practices and procedures. Responsible for management of all activities regarding contracting with suppliers. This includes but is not limited to supplier selection, contract negotiation, contract implementation, contract utilization tracking, providing contracting support on new strategic programs and projects, and maintaining effective partnerships with our distributors,manufacturers, and other suppliers. Actions include negotiating non-GPO contracts, review existing, new and revised GPO agreements. Leads standardization efforts relating to equipment, consumables, and services.Develops and executes sourcing strategies that reduce total cost at ownership (TCO) for capital, medical,surgical, service supply expense. Work with natural owners to ensure sourcing process is embraced by the organization. Has the ability to manage contracts and vendors for a variety of service lines. Serves as the primary negotiator for high-value and/or high-risk projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management required or
- related field. required and
- A MBA/MS preferred
Experience
- 10+ years Experience with large dollar negotiations with individual contracts at the $3,000,000 annual level or greater. required and
- Experience in the specialty of material procurement, contract negotiations, materials bidding, and contract/cost analysis with a proven history of managing significant cost reduction initiatives. required and
- Previous vendor or group purchasing experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Certified Material Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access software applications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and statistical software applications preferred.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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