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Summary of Responsibilities
Supply Chain Lead (Healthcare)
Location: Matawan, NJ & Travel
Location: Matawan, NJ & Travel
Position Summary
Alliance Health System are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead with a strong background in healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and strategic cost containment. This role is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical, clinical, and operational materials in compliance with healthcare regulations.
The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals, healthcare systems, medical device companies, or healthcare service organizations.
Summary of Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.
- Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations
Vendor & Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
- Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
- Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
- Support compliance with organizations such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and The Joint Commission.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready contract files.
Financial & Operational Impact
- Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
- Track procurement KPIs including spend analytics, savings targets, supplier performance metrics, and inventory optimization.
- Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with clinical teams to evaluate product substitutions and value analysis initiatives.
- Work closely with operations, finance, and compliance departments.
- Support system implementations (ERP, inventory management, or supply chain systems)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- 5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare.
- Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M preferred).
- Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, medical products, and vendor compliance standards.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
- Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills
Preferred
- Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field).
- Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., or CSCP.
- Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Core Competencies
- Strategic negotiation and cost containment
- Vendor relationship management
- Healthcare regulatory awareness
- Analytical and financial acumen
- Risk management and supply continuity planning
- Executive-level communication skills
Performance Expectations
- Achieve 5–10% annual cost savings across assigned spend categories.
- Maintain =98% on-time supplier performance.
- Ensure zero major compliance findings related to procurement activities.
- Improve contract cycle time and sourcing efficiency.
Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000