CONTRACTS MGR - SUPPLY CHAIN

Contract Manager - Supply Chain

• Responsible and accountable for optimizing critical supply chain operational processes and systems. Oversees $200M in supply and purchased services spend on an annual basis.
• Assists with acute care facilities, supply chain teams, and multiple offsite location FED clinics. Aligns and implements the corporate Supply Chain strategy across areas of oversight.
• Enhances quality, service delivery, and cost performance.
• Identifies, implements, and maintains process improvement to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Coordinates supply chain operational activities across the market including inventory optimizations, savings initiatives, and team development.
• Assist with evaluating past performance data to properly forecast needs.
• Manages and oversees daily metrics including inbound/outbound receiving, par replenishment, storeroom turns to ensure customer service is delivered on a daily basis to all locations/units 
• Works with all levels of management, physicians, and vendors effectively to educate and bring together procurement practices.
• Ensures a cost effective operation by assisting with appropriate budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling of associated department expenses
• Identifies and implements methods for reducing operational expenditures of both supply and equipment.
• Assist with management of resources and expenses used within budgetary guidelines. Provides accurate and timely information for departmental budgets.
• Assists with processed and procedures to align with company and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 10 years of supply chain management experience.
• Over ten years of experience in the field of acute care operations including surgical services, supply chain, logistics and pharmacy operations preferred.

• Service oriented, strategic leader with demonstrated quantitative, technical, and financial expertise.

Skills: 

Requires strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Projects a positive attitude, demonstrated collaborative competencies, and a strong work ethic. 

Ability to foster an environment of teamwork, build strong working relationships, and mentor direct reports. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree. · APICS Certification Preferred, Six Sigma Black Belt Preferred

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% US or international travel.