Consultant Advisory Services - Supply Chain Optimization

Premier Inc.

1d•$72,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Consultant Advisory Services - Supply Chain Optimization What you will be doing: Reporting to the Vice President, Consulting Services, the Consultant, Consulting Services is responsible for conducting analysis, research, client meeting, and managing initiatives to drive client supply chain operations, transformation, and savings. The Consultant will conduct research, collect and analyze hospital and supply chain operations and financial data, analyze problems, recommend creative solutions, and complete project tasks within scope and budget. A consultant should be competent in analyzing problems and recommending creative solutions. This role requires someone who is extremely analytical, has a foundation in data manipulation, and is knowledgeable and familiar with hospital, supply chain, and operational/ financial data sets. Additionally, the Consultant must have the ability to identify issues, communicate effectively with Nexera leadership, work directly with clients to achieve project milestones, and participate in client and internal presentations. Depending on project engagement, the Consultant will lead analysis of supply chain operations, purchasing/contracting/ sourcing, logistics/receiving/distribution/ inventory management, medical and/or data and technology, and work with client end-users and the project team assess, design, and transform supply chain purchasing, contracting, and value analysis approach to operations and savings. Nexera Consultants must have the ability to identify issues, communicate effectively with clients and project teams, problem solve, and drive analytics focused opportunities. Consultants must be proactive, professional, and must have past experience in healthcare and/ or supply chain management. In addition, the Consultant must be extremely analytical and have a foundation in data manipulation, preferably with healthcare product and operations knowledge (physician preference items, medical/ surgical items, logistics, inventory management, , etc.). Nexera is a rapidly growing consulting organization, poised to truly make an impact in the changing healthcare environment.

Requirements

Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Business Operations Analysis
Supply Chain Operations Management
Operational Process Improvements
Four years’ experience in an analytical/financial capacity, with a consulting firm, in healthcare supply chain, healthcare provider supply chain, etc.
Fluent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite i.e.: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Project, Access/SQL experience a plus.
Demonstrated capability to lead and show value from their efforts
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Responsibilities

Specific operational knowledge of supply chain within hospitals and health systems (value analysis, sourcing/ contracting, requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, distribution/ receiving, inventory management, data management/ scm technology) with ability to evaluate these functions during client engagement.
Uses knowledge of supply chain management, demand to pay process, cost reduction, strategic sourcing, supply chain assessments/diagnostics, contract optimization, technology implementations (procurement, eProcurement, ERP, etc.) and supply chain strategy to identify and achieve project milestones.
Specific knowledge of financial improvement methodologies, including, but not limited to revenue generation, cost reduction, and contracting strategies.
Creates spreadsheets, presentations and other deliverables using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project as necessary for client engagement.
Uses expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, project management software (e.g., MS Project) and flowcharting software (e.g., Visio) to create client deliverables accurately, with attention to detail, and on time.
Manage day-to-day project initiatives and participate in creation of client deliverables.
Conduct in-depth research to support data analytics.
Lead analysis of business and technical problems and work with a team to develop innovative solutions.
Conduct assessments and develop actionable cost reduction strategies and implement lasting solutions.
Participates in identifying business and technical problems/ works with team to create innovative solutions.
Participates in assessment, design, and implementation activities, which may involve client meetings, observations, data collection and analysis, operational tactical work, etc.
Create, participate in, and deliver client presentations.
Uses knowledge of supply chain, finance, healthcare, or consulting operations background to assist clients in achieving maximum savings and efficient processes.
Works effectively in a winning team environment, building positive client/peer relationships.
Identify potential engagement sources and potential add-on opportunities.
Assist clients in achieving maximum savings and improve process efficiencies.
Work directly with clients to achieve project milestones by participating in client and internal presentations and managing client relationships.
Work with Nexera leadership to identify issues and communicate effectively with engagement leaders.
Understand and demonstrate best practice financial improvement activities and goals within healthcare.