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Advocate Aurora Health · 8 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Analyst Senior

Charlotte, NC - 4828 Airport Center Pkwy

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

5+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. This role supports developing and executing sourcing strategies for Advocate Health, focusing on cost containment opportunities and standardizing products while ensuring purchasing strategies align with the organization's strategic plan.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Supports strategic sourcing best practices for enterprise across assigned categories

Assist with the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, qualification, selection, negotiation, and contracting

Supports and executes cost-saving opportunities through comprehensive analysis of utilization, pricing, and contracting

Supports strong relationships with suppliers and supports supply chain-supplier relationships in assigned categories

Work closely with sourcing leaders and other relevant stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities

Collaborate with sourcing leadership to ensure the seamless integration of value analysis

Assist in production of metrics and performance indicators to measure the impact of strategic sourcing initiatives on cost savings, quality improvement, and patient outcomes

Serves as role model and mentor to Analyst, including developing and maintaining training documents for supply chain processes as defined by sourcing leaders

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Supports risk mitigation associated with the sourcing process, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical factors related to assigned categories

Assists in developing Requests for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), and Invitations for Bid (IFB) in accordance with directives and program requirements

Ensures contracting process engages end-users to define service and product attributes through facilitated pre-contracting initiatives

Supports a rolling three-year plan for supplies, implants, pharmaceuticals, purchased services, and capital categories as assigned

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationData analysisInventory managementHealthcare supply chainContinuous improvementCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred

Typically requires 5 years of demonstrated, progressive work experience in healthcare supply chain/procurement

Knowledge in system-wide purchasing strategies, processes, and programs which support a service focused, cost effective, and centralized model

Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills and ability to establish and administer complex contracts for products and services

Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes

Extensive knowledge of analytical/mathematical/statistical methods, data analysis and presentation

Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge with exposure to broader issues such as Continuous Replenishment Processes or Vendor Managed Inventories

Skills developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system

Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies

Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior administrators, department leaders, physicians, vendors, and clinical staff to support Advocate Health's acquisition goals

Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (i.e. DNV, JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Organization requirements

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems