Hours of Work :

8am-5pm

Days Of Week :

Monday to Friday

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

The primary purpose of the Capital Project Coordinator position is to analyze, evaluate, recommend, bid and purchase capital equipment and associated medical products and services. Works closely with Administration, physicians, department heads and vendors to determine which equipment best meet MHS' needs. Purchases equipment at the most favorable price consistent with quality, safety, efficacy, quantity and specification requirements. Coordinates with supply sources to ensure that all goods purchased are delivered on a timely basis. Develops overall plan and requirements list, then tracks and reports expenditures versus budget on large, complex projects. Works with customer departments to facilitate service/maintenance agreements. Works special projects as assigned.

Your Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on business and/or finance and/or at least five years of experience in procurement.
• Experience using automated purchasing systems and bidding equipment, supplies and services.
• Strong negotiation skills
• strong computer skills — spreadsheet and word processing.
• Fast-paced environment in which several activities are occurring simultaneously.
• Strong team leadership and participation skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with vendors and to work closely with all departments in the MHS system.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal presentation skills, excellent analytical ability, ability and willingness to make decisions,
• possession of business knowledge and sound judgment.

Your Job Responsibilities :

• Acts as facilitator and manager in guiding capital equipment evaluation processes; functions as an objective advisor to evaluation teams; ensures that thorough, fair and impartial evaluations take place as per MHS capital equipment guidelines. Financially analyzes and provides recommendations for routine capital equipment purchases per the attached CERT Required Turnaround Times chart shown below. Works in tandem with the product line buyer to analyze supply costs associated with long-term operation of equipment purchased. Negotiates and executes purchase orders to achieve a balance between cost, quality and delivery of products. Works to utilize diversity vendor sources whenever possible within MHS guidelines.
• Works with Administration, physicians and department heads to develop overall plan and requirements list, then procures, tracks and reports expenditures versus budget on large, complex special projects. Apprises management and affected departments on status of procurement projects which may be delayed and could affect departmental operations. Works Match Audit discrepancies within 1-15 business days.
• Effectively serves on system-wide standardization and cost containment committees. Develops Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to obtain equipment/supply bids from qualified suppliers for purposes of awarding contracts for supplies or purchase of capital equipment. May be asked to chair committees. Performs financial analyses and obtains product/equipment performance references. Perform analyzes comparing incumbent versus proposed products/equipment. Proposes and offers viable conversions (or other solutions) for evaluation as appropriate. Keeps abreast of product developments, trends, etc., in the area of responsibility; communicates information to hospital departments and industry peers.
• Upon request, effectively reviews overall costs of various categories of products, equipment or services in an effort to reduce expenses by consolidating purchases, suggesting possible changes in methods of operation and, whenever feasible, standardizes products, equipment or services to avoid waste and duplication. Provides guidance to new Buyers on day-to-day operations as necessary.
• Works with internal customer departments and external suppliers to enforce MHS Materials Management policies. Interviews sales persons promptly and courteously, ensuring good hospital image and supplier relations by maintaining prudent and ethical standards of behavior.

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023