Sr Strategic Sourcing Mgr

General Summary of Position

Responsible for developing a sourcing strategy, setting priorities based on greatest impact on cost of goods,services and equipment, lead times, product availability, and total cost of ownership, expansion of supply agreements with key supplier / partners, and broadening the MedStar sourcing footprint.

Develops, tracks, and reports key performance metrics. Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize,and prepare recommendations on sourcing strategies, practices and procedures.

Responsible for management of all activities regarding contracting with suppliers. This includes but is not limited to supplier selection, contract negotiation, contract implementation, contract utilization tracking, providing contracting support on new strategic programs and projects, and maintaining effective partnerships with our distributors,manufacturers, and other suppliers.

Actions include negotiating non-GPO contracts, review existing, new and revised GPO agreements. Leads standardization efforts relating to equipment, consumables, and ps and executes sourcing strategies that reduce total cost at ownership (TCO) for capital, medical,surgical, service supply expense.

Work with natural owners to ensure sourcing process is embraced by the organization. Has the ability to manage contracts and vendors for a variety of service lines.

Serves as the primary negotiator for high-value and / or high-risk projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administers contracts to ensure continuing competitiveness, resolves problems, and addresses issues throughout the term of the contract.

Administers system, regional, and local contracts for owned and affiliated facilities in a timely and professional manner, and insures terms are always current and competitive.

• Collaborates with Clinical Value Analysis teams and physician leaders to review and optimize utilization of supplies in order to achieve industry leading supply expense management metrics.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

• Establishes supplier improvement targets in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory reduction. Identifies and pursues new procurement and contracting opportunities with diverse suppliers.
• Follows defined procedures to ensure efficient administration of contracts, including appropriate filing and record management and professional purchasing practices and techniques.

Maintains complete and accurate contract documentation pursuant to established guidelines.

Identifies key business partners and develops strategic partnership programs that maximize all aspects of relationship in order to realize optimal value.

Develops and implements

• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital / facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) documents pursuant to policies, analyzes vendor responses for conformity with MedStar Health standard business terms and product / service-related requirements.
• Responsible for the successful strategy, development, and execution of assigned contracting programs to maximize efficiency, cost savings and reduce liability exposure.

Identifies and investigates all cost of ownership opportunities relative to potential acquisitions and purchasing affiliations.

Works directly with clinical, administrative and physician leaders to monitor supply expense, present value propositions, and optimize performance for assigned clinical service area.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management required or
• related field. required and
• A MBA / MS preferred

Experience

• 10+ years Experience with large dollar negotiations with individual contracts at the $3,000,000 annual level or greater. required and
• Experience in the specialty of material procurement, contract negotiations, materials bidding, and contract / cost analysis with a proven history of managing significant cost reduction initiatives. required and
• Previous vendor or group purchasing experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Certified Material Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access software applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and statistical software applications preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through :

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, . region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, ., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.

If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.