Strategic Sourcing Manager

3 weeks ago


Greenville, United States Vidant Health Full time

Job Description ECU Health About ECU HealthECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.Position Summary The Strategic Sourcing Manager serves as a key member of Supply Chain and will coordinate and collaborate with all levels of Supply Chain, clinical and non-clinical teams, administration, department stakeholders, and vendors to drive key organizational and departmental goals related to cost savings, process improvement, standardization, utilization reduction, and other supply chain initiatives.The position will focus on managing multiple indirect or direct spend categories.The position will partner with others on the Strategic Sourcing team and the Value Analysis team to develop sourcing strategy for specific categories to achieve key organizational and departmental goals.The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills as they will be working as the primary source of contact between ECU Health teammates and vendors across multiple functional areas.This position requires a high level of strategic and analytical thinking, project management, and organizational skills.Responsibilities Oversees the strategic sourcing process at ECU Health by leading all aspects of the sourcing process for assigned categories including but not limited to conducting market and financial analyses, developing a sourcing strategy, conducting RFIs/RFPs, engaging value analysis and key ECU Health stakeholders, leading contract negotiations, and managing and evaluating supplier relationships.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with ECU Health leadership, clinicians, department stakeholders, and vendors to integrate cost savings programs into departmental services to ensure effective, results-oriented outcomes.Engage value analysis managers to conduct clinical efficacy research, cost analyses, monitoring actions and outcomes for new product requests, standard reporting, and clinical stakeholder engagement, when necessary.Proactively manages upcoming contract expirations by utilizing a contract calendar.Manages and executes Request for Proposal (RFP) process at contract expirations in assigned categories when market and benchmark data indicate savings opportunity.Brings forward cost savings ideas for review when applicable. Ideas can include but are not limited to product replacements, new technology, standardization, consolidation of vendors, and other initiatives as appropriate.Strong analytical skills demonstrating ability to share cost-benefit analysis, scenario-based savings options, incorporating industry benchmarking, among other decision points.Strong negotiation skills required to pursue cost-savings discussions with vendors as well as convince internal stakeholders of optimal decision for ECU Health. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop negotiations strategies, as appropriate. Close contracts with optimal terms following negotiation.Drafts, negotiates and executes contracts for assigned categories and compares the assigned categories to industry trends and market standards. Provides ongoing support for requests for non-strategic products or services as required by the business. Ensures that contracts are current and include all essential terms in compliance with internal standards, risk considerations, and legal prerequisites.Performs duties in a manner that is consistent with ECU Health values and leadership competencies.Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting, Management, or related field3 - 5 years of business experience, with a focus in contract analysis and negotiationExperience in budgeting, vendor relations, performance/process improvement, project managementPreferredMaster's DegreeHealthcare industry experiencesPharmacy experiencesOther Information 40 hours a weekMonday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)Hybrid (Required to work 3 days On-Site, 2 days Off-Site)Great BenefitsKey TermsSourcing and/or Contract ManagerStrategic Sourcing ManagerSourcing and/or Contract AssociateContract AnalystGeneral Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.Contact Information For additional information, please contact:Braeton Grady, Talent Acquisition ConsultantECU Health Talent AcquisitionEmail: [email protected]



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