Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Position Title

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: 

The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Specialist will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager and support the VHC Health’s supply chain management by assisting in the strategic sourcing and procurement of medical and non-medical supplies. This role is crucial in drafting, negotiating and managing organization-wide contracts to ensure that the hospital maintains a cost-effective and efficient supply chain, contributing to the overall quality of patient care.  The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will manage new and existing contracts and facilitate request for proposals (RFP), conduct competitive bidding, conduct financial and return on investment (ROI) analyses, conduct vendor business reviews, monitor supplier performance and compliance and participate in the contractual relationship with respective business owner(s) and supplier(s).  This role will proactively review spend patterns and market pricing to achieve best financial and operational value through supplier contracts.  The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will work in concert with multiple departments across VHC Health to maximize value achieved through supplier contracts and relationships.

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement: One (1) year Supply Chain Management.

Experience: 

One (1) years of SCM, Procurement, or SCM operations is required.

Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

Certification/Licensure: 

None required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively across VHC Health entities and disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care.
• Effective analytical ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward-thinking manner.
• Planning and problem solving.
• Developing goals and objectives, and establishing priorities.
• Inspires confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards.
• Self-starter with a willingness to try new ideas.
• Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency.
• Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time.
• Ability to persuade others and develop consensus.
• Effective communication skills both in written and verbal presentation with a communication style that is open and foster trust, credibility and understanding.
• Ability to effect collaboration and promote teamwork.
• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, visitors, faculty, referring physicians, and external stakeholders.