Strategic Sourcing/Contract Mgr

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Brewer or Remote | Leader - Non Clinical | Full Time Apply

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Full Time Hours Per Week:

40.00

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No Hours Assigned Summary:

This is an independent, collaborative position responsible for supporting the strategic sourcing and contracting process aimed at reducing clinical and non-clinical non-labor expense. This position reports to Director of Sourcing and Contracting and is responsible for managing assigned contracts and cost-reduction initiatives. This individual will be accountable for partnering with various stakeholders and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value, support business strategies and improve performance and quality. The individual will provide leadership to collaborative teams and department representatives engaged in contract sourcing initiatives and the value analysis process. Upon completion of agreements Strategic Sourcing and Contract Manager will work with the Supply Chain Analytics team to verify negotiated compliance to ensure value and service are achieved.

Responsibilities:

Manages and fosters collaborative relationships with all stakeholders and teammates. Punctual and willing to work long hours to meet deadlines. Reviews current and existing contracts to identify contract expirations and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders(s) to determine contract renewal disposition. Research market trends and stakeholder requirements to source, select and partner with vendors. Partners with customers and teams to ensure full understanding of customer needs to delivery outstanding customer service. Meets deadlines and responds to customers in a timely manner. Serves on and/or lead assigned Value Analysis or other committees to improve operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Prepares, maintains and monitors RFP/RFI process for in accordance with policy and procedures. Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology. Arranges performance reviews with key suppliers to evaluate supplier performance and develop action plans to resolve issues. Responsible for mitigating contractual risks, ensuring that contracts are written in compliance with applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Utilizes tools (e.g. spend analytics, technology assessment, quote analysis and market insight) to maintain knowledge of market landscape and customer challenges. Adheres to all policies and procedures, with attention for compliance relating to sourcing and contracting activities. Tracks projects using internal tool on a weekly basis and meets project deadlines. Responsible for negotiation, initiation, and composition of supplier agreements and contracts as a fiduciary agent and steward of our healthcare systems' resources, including effective management of contractual related risks. Analyze bids based on total cost/supply to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value. Manages spend by category (Category Management) for commodities used by multiple service lines and provider organizations. Manages total value of goods, service and outcomes. Conducts opportunity assessments to identify savings and/or cost avoidance opportunities Manages supplier relationships, works with Business Analytics staff to analyze supplier-spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements. Meets established KPI's, to include contract compliance and savings targets. Proactively identifies and acts on savings opportunities using the supply chain value analysis process. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices. Proactively seeks out solutions to problems. Seeks opportunities to develop skills so as to enhance service to assigned customers. Proactively seeks to assist teammates with projects. Supports and embraces change in job and organization. Preceptor to new employees.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills Achieves Results:

Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

Acts Strategically:

Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.

Applies Business Acumen:

Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get results that meet financial as well as other business goals. Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly, taking measured risks into consideration. Possesses a thorough knowledge of their field and independently carries out their work in accordance with professional standards of the profession.

Demonstrates Adaptability:

Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:

Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

Develops Self and Others:

Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

Effectively Communicates:

Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking:

Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.

Serves Others:

Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration. Behaves with

Integrity and Builds Trust:

Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

Cultivates Respect:

Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

Fosters Accountability:

Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Practices Compassion:

Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Education Required bachelor's degree (an associate degree with equivalent experience will be considered) Working Conditions Need to drive to perform responsible duties. Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting. At Northern Light Health, we're building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we're raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our nearly 10,000 team members—in hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees. Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services Apply Save Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.