Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Full-time

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team. This ON-SITE Full-time opportunity will work Monday - Friday from 8:00a - 4:30p and includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

• The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the procurement of all necessary supplies and equipment needed for patient care, including capital equipment and service contracts. 
• They participate in negotiations to secure appropriate and competitive pricing, and quality service.
• They are responsible for ensuring accurate price entry on purchase orders and to work through price exceptions between Frederick and Vendor pricing.
• They may be assigned various supply, service or capital category responsibilities that can change over time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel.  Internet navigation and ordering.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.  
• A minimum of two years of purchasing experience is required.

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

            __        Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

            __        Infant (31 thru 12 months)

            __        Child (13 months thru 12 years)

            __        Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

            __        Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

            __        Geriatric (66 years)

            X          Performance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Demands:

Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes).  While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary.

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:  Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.  The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:  Category C – NO exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Manager Strategic Sourcing

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. 

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.   If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours.  The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range: $20.25 - $27.91

Salary : $20 - $28