Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Under the direction of the Director of Materials Management, interacts with internal and external customers, and vendors to facilitate supply expense savings, contract compliance, and quality patient care.

· Reviews and recommends changes to contract offerings from our GPO or vendors.

· Tracks monthly usage and next Captis tier opportunity for value , and manages expiring contracts/communications to stakeholders, including tracking noncompliance.

· Completes/verifies Captis Spend Verification and Contract Planning Forms.

· Contributes to the Monthly Opportunity Report for senior leadership, noting new contract value/tier change/or new opportunities.

· Submits, verifies Cohort 9 (Captis) requests for monthly ballot, participates in team calls, projects.

· Negotiates/redlines KHI local contracts by request, including, but not limited to, service, equipment, equipment usage, consumables, consignment and amendments, addendums.

· Reviews and submits all Electronic Letter of Commitments (ELOCs) for Captis and Vizient national contracts.

· Manages the resale/negotiates of KHI excess inventory.

· Provided recommendations to Director of Materials Management for new product and vendor relations policies.

· Provides analysis and research for on-the-fly products (pertaining to contracting and outside of contracting).

· Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and vendors to increase value, partnership, and relationship between clinicians and organizational values.

· Supports the reduction of off-contract variances by increasing GPO contract participation, review of local contracts (by request), supporting a streamline contract process.

· Supports the Value Analysis Committee (VAC) and the New Technology Committee (NTC).

o Research VAC and NTC agenda topics with trial support from Education, developing request form for trials and new requests. Manages minutes and outcomes with stakeholders.

o Supports NTC by performing requested research (internal/and with Vendors), presenting data in an organized fashion to the Chair and committee, and manages minutes and communications between NTC/PLC.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Nursing, or a combination of related experience and education

Experience: Three years’ experience in healthcare supply chain logistics, Finance, Nursing, or related field

Certification: N/A

Licensure: Possession of a current and valid U.S. motor vehicle license

Skills/Knowledge:

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products

· Strong investigative skills, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

· Solid customer service skills

· Excellent communication

· Project management skills

· Strong understanding of hospital products, equipment, implants, and service

Education: Master’s Degree preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

· Extensive Vizient/Captis knowledge to include periodic reporting

· WIP Report

· Contract Planning Forms/Spend Verification Forms, Question tool for CPM’s

· Must be willing to travel routinely within the local Kingman area

· Exposure Categories: Category III: Expected duties do not have potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

· Ability to sit for a majority of the workday at a computer terminal

· Able to use a computer keyboard and telephone

· Ability to multi-task and handle 80-100 telephone or personal contacts daily

· Must be able to speak and hear clearly

· Must be able to write and record information in fine detail

· Occasional prolonged standing or walking