Category  Professional-Non Clinical

STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST

Facility North Kansas City Hospital Department

STRATEGIC SOURCING & CONTRACT

Job Category Professional-Non Clinical Shift DAYS Hours M-F Schedule FT Req # 26376-21087 Connect With a Recruiter Summary The Sourcing Specialist will engage in strategic and day to day sourcing activities including, but not limited to, negotiating contracts, supporting the monitoring of contract performance, conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs), developing, evaluating, and managing supplier relationships and implementing contracts with end users. The Sourcing Specialist is additionally responsible for: Conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practices, analyzing spend and collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing. Area specific responsibilities will include reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews. Responsible for the full spectrum of product supply & supply contract activity including: Supplier identification & qualification, Supply evaluation & specification development, ROI (return on investment) or TCO (total cost of ownership) analysis, VAC (Value Analysis Committee) interaction, Issuing requests for proposals, price & contract negotiations, legal liaison, supplier selection, contract execution, supplier onboarding, Assistance to internal customer as to understanding the contract, interpretation and dispute resolution.

EXPERIENCE

Five years Supply Chain related experience in a hospital setting to include experience with purchasing, GPO contracting, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing is preferred. One year of progressive participation in and responsibility for process improvement / savings implementation projects and / or quality management efforts is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Access, and computerized materials management systems. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills. Self-motivated with strong analytical and contract negotiations skills.

LICENSE/CERT

Preferred:

CMRP (Certified Materials and Resource Professional)

EDUCATION

Required:

Bachelors

• Business Related Field, Bachelors
• Finance, Bachelors

• Accounting, Preferred:

  Masters
• Health Administration, Masters
• Related Field, Masters
• Business Administration