Sourcing and Vendor Management Agent

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• MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

• Worker Type:

• Regular

• Job Summary:

• Supports the development of various supply and/or service contracts of all sizes for various locations and regions. Develops contracts through all phases ensuring stakeholders and suppliers are involved throughout the process and supports the project to completion.

• Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions to minimize risk to the organization, while involving key stakeholders through the finalization of contracts. + Helps measure and monitor cost-reduction opportunities, at a system-level, through contract development and modifications in utilization + Perform contract management and maintenance including amendments, extension of terms, and product additions and removals. + Builds effective working relationships with suppliers and customers. Incorporates the appropriate feedback and perspectives to improve outcomes, resolve issues and enhance processes. + Coordinates legal and excluded provider reviews per legal and corporate guidelines. + Generates and supports cost reduction ideas and initiatives through collaboration with analytics. + Creates effective relationships and timely communications with vendors, end-users and supply chain colleagues across the organization. + Facilitation of communicating relevant information such as contract updates, category strategies, and educational opportunities + Develops knowledge of product and service needs and on-going market developments related to assigned areas. + Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience or education

EXPERIENCE

+ One years experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

• Work Shift:

• Day Shift (United States of America)

• Job Type:

• Employee

• Department:

• 8725010033 Supply Chain Mgmt

• Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• 40 •

Benefits:

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. +
• Paid Parental Leave
• :•we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

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• Flexible Payment Options:

• our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. +
• Upfront Tuition Coverage
• : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_
• _,_•_or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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