Director, Network Strategic Sourcing, Contracting & V.C.

Company: Westchester Medical Center
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Director, Network Strategic Sourcing, Contracting & V.C. Company: NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc. Category: Executive/Management Department: Purchasing-WMC Health Position: Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday Shift: Day Posted Date: Feb 05, 2021 Job Summary: The Director Strategic Sourcing, Contracting and Value Creation (SSCVC) is responsible for all sourcing and contracting activities related to assigned goods, equipment and services categories. This role will have oversight of the complete sourcing and contracting lifecycle for WMCHealth supply chain non-labor spend. Additionally, the Director SSCVC is responsible for sourcing and contracting activities that create value for WMCHealth customers measured by cost, quality and/or outcomes. The scope of responsibility for such activities encompasses all network members and partners, as requested, who are part of the WMCHealth network or affiliated members. The Director SSCVC will seek to create mutually beneficial relationships with key trading partners and is responsible for evaluating these relationships on a regular basis. As part of the Director's responsibility in value creation, this role will be expected to access and use existing and new technology and analytics that support the use of business intelligence in sourcing and contracting decisions, as well as the evaluation of goods, services, utilized or that may be underutilized, customer service and trading partner relationships at WMCHealth. The position is responsible for managing a staff in pursuit of its activities. The role must ensure administrative compliance with all applicable laws and policies. Responsibilities: Adhere to and support the overall Mission, Vision, and Strategies of WMCHealth Lead sourcing and contracting activities that support the Supply Chain Strategic plan and its goals of providing WMCHealth customers with the high-value goods, equipment and services efficiently, effectively, and in an ethical manner, including consideration for sustainable products and diverse businesses. Establish and maintain a SSCVC program that includes all members of the WMCHealth network. Work with customers to identify and evaluate sourcing needs, identify qualified vendors to satisfy those needs, and deliver a solution in a manner that creates value for WMCHealth. Maintain oversight of the complete sourcing lifecycle, including vendor qualification, RFP issuance and management, prospective vendor meetings and evaluations, notification of successful bids, and post-contract evaluation. Create and maintain a formal value creation program, including clinical and non-clinical value analysis, including facilitating the development of business and clinical cases for new products, equipment and services. Create metrics to monitor evaluating goods, equipment and services; communicate performance measures to customers on a regular basis as part of an overall partner management program. Has oversight of communication with customers on status of negotiations and contracts and serves as the overall conduit for communicating contract calendars and related matters to customers. Maintain a regular schedule of business reviews with trading partners. Identify opportunities for strategic programs with existing or new trading partners. Develop and execute customer focused business plans and operational strategies that respond to the needs of those served. The individual in this position is expected to be an innovator who has the demonstrated ability to implement and execute a strategic plan and providing that direction to his/her direct reports. Directs extensive analytics and modeling, including analysis and interpretation of highly complex data, statistics and enterprise-wide spend information. Oversees the development and implementation of advanced analytical solutions into decision support to enable diagnostic evaluation, predictive planning, and prescriptive decision making in everyday problem solving across supply chain functions, and creation of visualizations to convey powerful and compelling stories that identify significant cost savings opportunities for the enterprise. Maintains operational reporting for all Supply Chain functions and interfaces with other technology owners, such as ERP Program Manager, to access relevant data and reports. Responsible for optimizing supply chain automation, technology and solutions in the areas of Decision Support Informatics, Supply Chain Information System functionality, Contracting Support, and Operational Performance analytics and is accountable for leading those activities for the entire health system. Develop and maintain business intelligence that supports sourcing and contracting decisions and measures trading partner value and customer satisfaction as part of a business intelligence program Identify and assess existing technology and analytics that support a business intelligence program; identify new business intelligence needs as required and identify internal and external resources and/or partners to satisfy these needs. Employs strong influence and change management skills to advance ideas and communicate a compelling case for change. Recruit, develop and retain staff that executes work in an efficient and effective manner in support of goals, while maintain accountability for that staff. Creates a culture of high performance and service throughout the Supply Chain. Eliminate barriers and resolve escalated procurement issues. Assertively champion a culture of continuous improvement within the SSCVC function. Other duties and projects as assigend. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: Minimum of five years of management level experience in supply chain management, contracting, sourcing or a health care area which included planning, implementation and evaluation of new equipment purchases. Experience with health care related research, analysis, and presentation of statistical data, or health care organization planning in an automated systems environment. Provide quick and decisive recommendations based on systematic analysis. Thorough understanding of benchmarking, process mapping, process redesign, and other cost saving tools with facility using financial, operational and clinical data to inform decision-making, required. Education: A Bachelor's degree and five years of experience where the primary function of the position was reviewing, writing and/or negotiating of contractual agreements, two years of which involved the purchase of medical equipment, supplies, and/or services for a hospital or medical facility and one year of which was at a supervisory level. Licenses / Certifications: Relevant certification and/or Lean certification preferred. Other: Special Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the public competitive bidding process; thorough knowledge of acceptable and legal business practices in dealing with product and/or service providers; thorough knowledge of budget classifications and accounting classifications against which departmental charges may be made; thorough understanding of legal aspects and procedures as they relate to the competitive bidding process and contracts; ability to carry out extensive research study on specialized hospital, medical and dental equipment, materials, supplies, and services; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to meet and deal effectively with sales representatives and County departmental representatives; strong negotiating skills; ability to communicate well both orally and in writing; ability to effectively use computer applications in performing work assignments; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; initiative; thoroughness; accuracy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position. Superior interpersonal, communication, team-development and consensus-building skills.

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