Position Summary:

Responsible for the review, evaluation, and standardization of products and purchased services with a focus on high visibility, high dollar categories like CRM, Total Joints, Spine, etc. The Sourcing Specialist works with all McLaren subsidiaries to identify and coordinate the vendor selection process to utilize economies of scale and realize cost savings for the corporation. Negotiates contracts and pricing and ensures compliance to the contracting standards. Harnesses analytics and reimbursement information to have critical conversations with leadership throughout the organization.

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities As Assigned:

1.      Develops standards of MHC Supply Chain Management including: evaluation, qualification, and selection of vendors; the cost analysis, request for quote (RFQ), request for purchase (RFP), negotiation of services and equipment, placement agreements; the evaluation of vendor performance and ongoing compliance towards contract terms with a focus on high visibility, high dollar categories.  

2.      Performs analysis of a widely diversified group of materials, equipment and purchased services, such as medical, surgical, laboratory, pharmacy supplies, dietary supplies, etc. and negotiates to capture best price for the organization. Drive savings to help organization reach the fiscal year savings target.

3.      Partners with the SCM Business Analytics team to use and further develop analytics for the high visibility, high dollar categories like CRM, Total Joints, Spine, etc. This includes but is not limited to the use of margin analysis, physician performance, and reimbursement data.

4.      Champions conversations with leaders throughout the organization to get better understanding of the high visibility, high dollar categories and impact to allowing non-contract spend.

5.      Confers with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of materials, equipment, services, and delivery requirements. Recommends substitutes to save costs and/or improve delivery.

6.      Examines and makes decisions on special requests throughout the organization covering materials, equipment, and purchased services under their jurisdiction.

7.      Oversees all efforts/workflow of all contract stages including but not limited to review, negotiation, execution, and storage. 

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, Supply Chain Management, Business or Nursing Six years’ experience in Sourcing, Contracting, Supply Chain, and/or Health Care environment. Three years’ experience in performing complex analysis. 

Preferred:

Supply Chain or business-related certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25000219 Daily Work Times: Standard Business Hours Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No