Director, LBS Facilities Sourcing

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, LBS Facilities Sourcing is responsible for completing value analysis, working with service line leaders on products, standards, etc. support sourcing events, support negotiations and support contracting. The Director, LBS Facilities Sourcing is also responsible for assisting leadership in providing cost savings opportunities within the organization.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Reviews requisition requests and determine if sourcing events and / or contracting negotiations are required
• Determines supplier and sourcing refresh strategy for assigned categories
• Facilitates sourcing events with business owners and suppliers
• Facilitates sourcing process, selection, negotiations and support contracting with business owners, key stakeholder groups and participating suppliers
• Coordinates with contract administrators and buyers to complete contracts and establish appropriate Purchase Order (as needed) standards according to contract conditions
• Reviews new products (direct) and facilitate reviews with clinical advisory boards as needed
• Interacts with all appropriate departments and leaders to develop, coordinate, and integrates cost management programs into departmental services.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Additional Information:



Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:



Not responsible for supervising employees.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Bachelors Degree required, preferably in the areas of Supply Chain Operations or related years of experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in sourcing position
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Experience in Oracle (preferred)
  

Skills and Abilities:

Mathematical Skills

• Statistical Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical and algebraic concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and forecasting. Ability to apply and analyze concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  

Computer Skills

• Advanced Computer Skills - Routine use of electronic mail and computer systems. Ability to incorporate complex and complicated functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.

Communication

• Complex Communication - Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.

Decision Making

• Job Specific Impact - Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Department Specific Impact - Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
  

Nature of Problems

• Varied Business Problems - Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
• Department Specific - Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.

Independent Judgment

• Functional Independent Judgment - Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
• Organizational Judgment - Sets direction and vision for major departments or multiple departments. Establishes priorities, develops policies and allocates resources for LifePoint.

Planning/Organization

• Project Management - Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation.
• Organizational - Prioritize, organize, and delegate project assignments company-wide: responsible for project outcomes.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land and/or air