Clinical Engineering Strategic Sourcing - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Remote FT Days
About The Position
You must live in one of the following states to be considered for this remote opportunity - AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY Creates, implements, administers, and communicates processes to achieve standardization of parts acquisition and usage throughout the system. Engages fellow team members to understand their needs, objectives, and priorities. Develops effective processes to meet them. Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high quality, and mutually beneficial relationships. Works with vendors to ensure optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment. Evaluates suppliers operations and offerings to determine the best fit for Clinical Engineering. Develops policies and procedures relating to all procurement functions within area of expertise. Reviews contract proposals to ensure that the functional terms of the agreement meet the needs and objectives of Clinical Engineering. Manages parts inventory to effectively support operations and minimize expense. Determines appropriate par levels based on statistical analysis. Manages purchase orders to ensure they conform to Advocate Aurora Health Care policy and standard terms and conditions. Trains Clinical Engineering staff on procurement policies and procedures as they relate to operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Purchasing or related field.
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiating.
- Proficient in utilizing software and hardware technology to effectively perform all job functions.
- Must have excellent human relation, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical, organization and time management skills.
- Strong database, spreadsheet and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of department's functionality and processes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cost benefit analysis.
- Ability to effectively work independently without immediate, direct supervision.
- Must have ability to lift up to 50 lb. and overhead occasionally.
- Uses a computer for extended periods of the day.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities
- Creates, implements, administers, and communicates processes to achieve standardization of parts acquisition and usage throughout the system.
- Engages fellow team members to understand their needs, objectives, and priorities.
- Develops effective processes to meet them.
- Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high quality, and mutually beneficial relationships.
- Works with vendors to ensure optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment.
- Evaluates suppliers operations and offerings to determine the best fit for Clinical Engineering.
- Develops policies and procedures relating to all procurement functions within area of expertise.
- Reviews contract proposals to ensure that the functional terms of the agreement meet the needs and objectives of Clinical Engineering.
- Manages parts inventory to effectively support operations and minimize expense.
- Determines appropriate par levels based on statistical analysis.
- Manages purchase orders to ensure they conform to Advocate Aurora Health Care policy and standard terms and conditions.
- Trains Clinical Engineering staff on procurement policies and procedures as they relate to operations.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
