Job Description
The Corporate Director of Supply Chain, Value Analysis, reporting to the VP of Strategic Accounts and Vendor Management, also establishes and coordinates a system-wide value analysis program, serving as the clinical expert for products in the Supply Chain Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops evidence-based value processes and strategies for clinical products, services, equipment, and technology to align system objectives and strategic goals and control system spend.
• Monitors target project completion dates and implemented savings by Value Analysis Committee, Primary Lead, Project Status, and by Initiative to ensure annual Value Analysis savings and outcomes goals are achieved.
• Directs product/service introduction, investigation, analysis, education, conversion, issue resolution, and tracking of projected outcomes.
• Facilitates relationships with physicians, key stakeholders, and executives to optimize the value of the Group Purchasing Organization related to value analysis initiatives (supplies, implants, and purchased services).
• Provides corporate supply chain and materials management/GPO direction and support to approximately 30 acute care facilities.
• Provides strategic direction for materials management and supply chain operations for owned and managed hospitals that are assigned
• Manages Corporate Supply Chain Functions to include custom contracting, hospital level Materials Management, Corporate Department Operations and implementing best practices for procurement, inventory management & distribution, and logistics for owned and managed facilities.
• Provides support and serves as a resource for driving contract compliance and cost savings initiatives for GPO affiliate members.
• Ensuring new GPO & company Contracts are implemented for assigned facilities with the correct contract information to facilitate accurate reporting capabilities and a high level of contract compliance with company Supply Trust and GPO agreements for cost savings, rebates, and market share and/or volume commitment level requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive operational and logistical assessments at designated facilities as needed or assigned to identify areas for cost savings and operational improvement.

• Serves as a clinical, operational and technical resource for Supply Chain, in the communication and resolution of related issues; negotiates successful resolutions and provides education about products, operations, and GPO/company Contracts.
• Work closely with clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders to identify areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing quality or patient care.
• Manages and optimizes supplier and vendor performance including continuous improvement, innovations, conflict resolution, and escalation as necessary to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Fosters a positive environment in the corporate office and when working with member hospitals, with the goal of developing a high level of productivity and commitment while ensuring that they are meeting the needs of departmental customers, co-workers, vendors and members.
• Exhibits appropriate quality service behaviors in meeting and/or exceeding the needs of departmental customers, co-workers and others they encounter as representatives of the company.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends and government regulations as appropriate.
• Upholds and supports the company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 40%  to support facilities and lead new onboarding implementation.

• Clinical Certification/License.
• RN experience within the following acute care settings: Operating Room/Surgery, Cardiovascular, Cath Lab, or ICU
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare value analysis, clinical supply chain, or acute care hospital performance improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in a management role.
• Preferred Account management or Supply Chain experience, demonstrating success in operational management, contract negotiation and implementation of cost savings.
• GPO experience strongly preferred. Skills and Knowledge
  • Knowledge of healthcare purchasing, products and services, inventory management systems, distribution/operations, contracting and automated systems.
  • Knowledge of group purchasing organizations, programs and processes.
  • Knowledge and general familiarity with multiple healthcare MMIS platforms.
  • Knowledge of standard health care product descriptions, units of measure, and pricing information often maintained in a materials management information system.
  • Ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems at both a strategic and functional level.
  • Ability to work with all levels of management and staff and respecting all differences.
  • Ability to define realistic, specific goals and objectives and to prioritize effectively.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to produce quality results.
  • Ability to communicate and relate well with others.
  • Communicates openly, respectfully, and timely.
  • Shares information appropriately.
  • Keeps others well informed.
  • Encourages others to share contrary views.
  • Responds in a timely manner to messages/requests.
  • Expresses self well in writing.
• Possess a strong customer and service to others orientation.
• Possess and utilize a core set of ethical and moral values.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• Possess proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Clinical Certification/License.
• RN experience within the following acute care settings: Operating Room/Surgery, Cardiovascular, Cath Lab, or ICU
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare value analysis, clinical supply chain, or acute care hospital performance improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in a management role.
• Experience in healthcare purchasing, products and services, inventory management systems, distribution/operations, contracting and automated systems.
• Experience around group purchasing organizations, programs and processes.
• Knowledge and general familiarity with multiple healthcare MMIS platforms.
• Knowledge of standard health care product descriptions, units of measure, and pricing information often maintained in a materials management information system.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Possess proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Account management or Supply Chain experience, demonstrating success in operational management, contract negotiation and implementation of cost savings.
• GPO experience strongly preferred.