What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP - STRATEGIC SOURCING, CONTRACTING, VALUE ANALYSIS & SCIS position at STRATEGIC SOURCING, CONTRACTING, VALUE ANALYSIS & SCIS in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Vice President - Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Value Analysis and Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS) is responsible for owning and optimizing the LifeBridge Health spend categories via extensive cross-functional collaboration and mastery of all total cost of ownership (TCO)/strategic sourcing best practices. Strategic initiatives that incorporate system-wide vision; builds shared commitment for desired future state and achieve effective value proposition of the Supply Chain organization. Assists the VP/Chief Supply Chain with alignment of the enterprise in a fiduciary manner to ensure and maintain supply chain continuity and patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ownership and accountability for actions of self and team(s).
- Review of monthly budget to align with the overall yearly budget. In addition, review and discuss of the monthly budget with direct reports of mid-management level.
- Provide and maintain a monthly survey of services provided to random departments to gauge end user satisfactory through the MMIS requisition center for orders, PO acquisition, and follow-up.
- Demonstrate ability to take responsibility and ownership for the outcome of all actions and decisions with particular emphasis on customer satisfaction and fiscal performance.
- Accountability is demonstrated by effective and efficient management of all human, fiscal, and material resources.
- Demonstrate ability to develop and cultivate mutually caring and beneficial relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- The essential function is exhibited by continually striving to meet or exceed the customer expectations.
- Ability to lead, coach, mentor, develop, and guide associates and clinical staff to better themselves and the LifeBridge Health.
- Demonstrate ability to understand the current health care environment, envision appropriate strategic organizational goals, align resources to achieve those goals and to inspire others to attain them.
- Coaching and engagement are two essential ingredients that set the foundation for additional visions and skills are built on.
- Competency is demonstrated by systematically providing clear objectives, performance-specific feedback, effective communication, coaching, and developmental experience/opportunities.
- Demonstrate an ability to establish effective relationships and networks with both internal and external stakeholders. Team work is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by cooperation, collaborating and partnering with others.
- Alignment with clinical staff within OR, EC, Nursing, SPD, PeriOp, and physician offices.
- Demonstrate the ability to present ideas and information in a concise, timely, effective manner through written and oral forms.
- Communication is a bi-lateral platform that consists of GOOD speaker and GREAT listener skill sets. Lead by example by setting the environment for an atmosphere of coaching and developing in a manner that is driven on communication, feedback, and support to enhance an associate's skill set and experiences.
- Responsible for the responsible financial performance of the department and organization. Includes fiduciary responsibility to identify areas of improvement through cost savings opportunities or efficiency gains through process improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 7-10 years of seasoned progressive leadership experience in hospital strategic sourcing and contracting.
- Seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to a master's degree; a combination of education/experience will be considered.
Additional Information
Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.