An well respected hospital in New York, New York is seeking a Sourcing Lead for their Materials Department.
The Sourcing Lead is responsible for heading the sourcing and supplier selection for a group of categories and departments, leading a team, and basing decisions on the intersection of cost, quality and outcomes, with consideration of impact to departments and patients within the health care system.
1.Effectively builds relationships and communicates with client departments and assesses needs and supplier performance expectations. Evaluates department practices, usage and demand; defines client requirements and specifications. Demonstrates an expert knowledge in the organizations service and financial standards and incorporates it appropriately.
2.Gathers and interprets supplier and market data through formal and informal processes. Evaluates supplier capabilities to meet the institutions needs through fair and thorough techniques, and determines sourcing strategies that optimize value. Actively reviews supplier effectiveness and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
3.Researches comparator businesses and institutions to support sourcing recommendations.
4.Works with departments to quantify budget impacts of new contracts. Interprets and analyzes data to present to department heads for review, and to Value Analysis senior leadership.
5.Partners with client departments to establish efficient ordering routines that incorporate appropriate controls within health system operations. Takes a lead role in implementing changes in sourcing (i.e., moving to a new supplier; implementing increased spends/services).
6.Negotiates contracts, terms and conditions, and ramifications of contractual verbiage as it relates to product/service/supplier and impact on the health system. Develops contracts that support health system business requirements, including clearly defined goods and services expectations, performance measurements and shortfall remedies.
7.Takes an active role in the creation of new policies and procedures that introduce and drive appropriate supplier behaviors, increase efficiencies in department spending, etc.
8.Discusses automated processes with I.T. for more efficient supplier interfaces. Works closely with I.T. leadership on current processes and new projects for efficient integration of applications in the procurement process
9.Leads levels I and II Sourcing Specialists and support staff and may perform in a supervisory capacity.
10.Takes a lead role in projects as related to value analysis, including demand, supplier reliability, costs and savings. Interacts with others in the project team and related departments, and facilitates a successful conclusion. Demonstrates a high degree of project management skills that drive project timing, service and savings objectives.
11.Maintains currency of health care value analysis trends and market developments.
Please highlight if you have the 10 years minimum (higher preferred), sourcing products and services in a health care setting, with related contract negotiation skills and project management experience.
This health system is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. They encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
The leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. They strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Their leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.
This Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. They aspire to advance health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.