Location:

Miramar, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Responsible for directing the daily operations of the Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing department. Leads the Sourcing and Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Qualifications process within Supply Chain Management. Oversees all Sourcing activities for the Healthcare system as it relates to supplies, equipment, construction and services. Manages Group Purchasing (GPO) partnership to manage contracts, identify contact opportunities and contract performance. Position reports to the Administrative Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Responsibilities:

Leads RFP/RFI/RFQ or competitive quotations including inception, receipt, financial analysis and vendor selection and award.Monitors the market and industry trends to be proactive in clinical Sourcing/Contracting, and benchmarks. Drive ongoing operation excellence and industry best practices to achieve established goals and objectives. Maintains a strong knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities, market trends and technological advances.Leads workgroups, creates business plans, work plans, deliverables, savings estimates and desired outcomes for initiatives with targeted due dates. Participates in strategic planning within Supply Chain to target future cost savings, standardization and contract optimization. Collaborates with Value Analysis team on execution of clinical initiatives.Manages and maintains vendor relationships with all suppliers. Creates value through partnerships and collaboration. Explores new technology, products and services that can provide value to the healthcare system.Creates reporting schema on contracting activities and KPI’s. Tracks and Trends progress on a monthly basis or as requested. Maintains reports on cost savings/increases, contract compliance and opportunities. Presents to Supply Chain Leadership on a monthly basis.Leads contract preparation, evaluation, communication, and implementation. Monitors and evaluates Supply Chain Clinical compliance and performance throughout the organization; monitors all expenses not limited to contract and non-contract. Ensures accuracy of all agreements and maintains all deliverables including rebates and other related incentives. Identifies inefficiencies and conflicts and develops recommendations for process improvement.Collaborates with Supply Chain team and stakeholders with sourcing for alternatives due to backorders/shortages.Establishes and maintains professional and ethical vendor relationships with all suppliers. Creates value through partnerships and collaboration. Also manages the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationship and activities.Develops and maintains all Strategic Sourcing and controls in alignment with system, departmental and organizational goals and compliance guidelines. Seeks out new sourcing opportunities in collaboration with clinical teams. Collaborates with departments and other related stakeholders on sourcing strategies to include evaluation and implementation of products and services. Maintains standardization where appropriate and develops a project pipeline and timelines for execution.Maintains collaboration, partnership and synergies with all areas within Supply Chain.Accountable for service excellence standards in service line teams to anticipate and meet customer needs.Other duties as assigned.Responsible for creating Sourcing strategies to include process and execution. Develops and implements standards consistent with the administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Works in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure needs of the business are being met. Maximizes utilization of GPO contracts.Provides and maintains effective communication with facility leadership, medical staff and community. Creates partnerships through consistent rounding and established meetings with assigned stakeholders.

Competencies:

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Strong project management and process improvement skills, Excellent Communication skills, Analytic and critical thinking skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective decision making, problem solving skills. Requires frequent interactions with individuals at all levels, including medical staff. Excellent communication and organizational skills, Strong quantitative analytical skills required, Able to work in a team oriented environment, Excellent Presentation Skills, Personnel management skills, Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office suite a must and Expected to understand and anticipate changing market trends to assist in the development of strategic business strategies. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, Must be able to handle emergent situations in a calm demeanor and problem solving approach. Required Work Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in Contracting preferably in Healthcare with at least 5 years of supervisory/management experience. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Business Administration or In a job related field. Experience may substitute for the degree.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 0%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 0%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 0%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 0%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 0%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 0%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 0%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

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