Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? We focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary Location: Methodist Corporate Office Address: 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, business hours, full time Develop and enact strategic sourcing for assigned departments within the health system. Facilitate the proactive identification and prioritization of cost savings initiatives, working with department stakeholders to understand specific needs, assist in supplier selection and negotiate contract terms. Manage projects related to sources products and services from planning through implementation. Responsibilities Analyze data from suppliers and internal sources to develop, implement and monitor current and future sourcing strategies, and savings opportunities. Conduct market research for products and service relevant to departmental operations. Work with departmental contacts to develop and issue request for proposals (RFP). Proactively request and negotiate new and renewal contracts, ensuring the best possible terms for the health system. Work with internal contacts to review and negotiate contract legal terms. Monitor product pricing and ensure contracts are kept current. Manage meetings with department stakeholders and executive management. Develop expert level knowledge of products/services used in supported departments. Manage cross functional projects related to implementation and conversion of products/services. Ensure proper communication related to project status occurs in a timely manner. Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in business administration, marketing or a related field required. Master's Degree preferred. Experience Minimum 2 year’s of supply sourcing, data analytics, contract review and negotiation experience required, preferably in healthcare. Experience with contract review preferred. Experience with project management preferred. Experience with SAP Crystal Reports preferred. License/Certifications Valid and current driver's license required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Skill analyzing and organizing work. Skill with verbal and written communication. Skill developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external contacts. Skill negotiating contracts. Knowledge of contract administration. Knowledge of research principles and practices. Knowledge of project management principles and practices. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to understand the needs of assigned departments. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Ability to travel to various locations in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro. Physical Requirements Weight Demands: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguish colors, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Stooping/bending, Twisting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Keyboarding/typing, Repetitive Motions, Sitting, Speaking/talking, Standing, Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual Job Hazards Not Related: Chemical agents, Biological agents (with patient contact), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps), Equipment/Machinery/Tools, Explosives, Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation (Ionizing and Non-Ionizing), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Equal Opportunity Nebraska Methodis Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr