Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Manager

• Strategic Sourcing Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $89,880
• $146,055 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Qualifications Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Team management Staff development Full Job Description Position Overview Pay range: $89,880
• $146,055 / year Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description Along with the Sr. Director Strategic Sourcing, to lead, direct and manage all non-labor contracts for UAB Medicine Enterprise. To ensure that the contract portfolio is effective, efficient and meets the requirements of the system and it's optimized between GPO (Group Purchasing Organization), regional committed contracts and local agreements. To work closely with Resource Utilization to ensure that contracts are created in the best overall interests of the enterprise. To create strategic alliances with suppliers to leverage volume and optimize price and spend. To work with UAB Medicine Enterprise affiliates to aggregate and execute upon the purchasing power of the entire enterprise. Key Duties & Responsibilities 1. Provides leadership and direction for all non-labor contracting for UAB Medicine Enterprise ensuring that contract portfolio aligns with facility requirements. 2. Serves as contract expert ensuring compliance with policies and law. 3. Negotiates contracts either directly with vendors or through the efforts of the Strategic Sourcing Specialists or Sr Director-Strategic Sourcing. 4. Works closely with physicians, clinicians, department stakeholders, Supply Chain Resource Utilization teams to understand contracting needs and ensure compliance. 5. Ensures that contract portfolio is balanced between GPO and local agreements while addressing the needs of UAB Medicine Enterprise. 6. Evaluates contract pricing and performance against industry benchmarks. 7. Monitors markets to understand changes and product introductions to ensure contact portfolio remains relevant to market conditions. 8. Sets and manages a calendar of contracting and sourcing activities 9. Manages and establish contract related key performance indicators 10. Performs other duties asa assigned Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration or a related field required. Five (5) years' of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management required. Experience within a complex healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred. Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or people-management role, including responsibility for performance management and staff development. Supervisory Responsibilities Approximately four (4) to ten (10) direct reports.

Knowledge / Skills

/ Abilities Experience collaborating with clinical, operational, finance and legal stakeholders in a matrixed organization. Proficiency with ERP, procurement systems and Microsoft applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple/competing priorities and lead projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Leadership skills Organizational skills Experience negotiating healthcare supply agreements and knowledge of business and legal contractual language Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year

• from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital
• ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital
• along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St.

Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.