Director - Contracts & Utilization

Ochsner Health•Auburn, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This Director role is responsible for negotiating contracts, ensuring high contract compliance, and managing supply utilization for their assigned book of business. The position drives cost redirection initiatives across the health system by acting as a project manager and consultant to both clinical and non-clinical departments. Key functions include leading organization-wide product changes, advocating for product standardization and utilization, coordinating new product introductions, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality, clinically appropriate items at the lowest total cost. The Director also serves as a liaison and advisor to procurement leadership. Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, operating 46 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers. It has consistently been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years, with Ochsner Children’s also ranking No. 1 for kids in Louisiana for three years. In 2023, Ochsner Health served over 1.5 million people and employs more than 38,000 team members and over 4,700 physicians. The organization is recognized as an Employer of Choice, receiving numerous awards for diversity, culture, and being a top workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
10 years of experience in purchasing in healthcare Or 5 years of experience with a master’s degree.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Knowledge of MMIS systems and ability to manage a preprogrammed database.
Ability to be self-directed and manage major projects with minimum supervision.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to exercise good judgment and handle difficult situations.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Negotiates contracts.
Maintains high contract compliance.
Manages supply utilization for their book of business.
Drives cost redirection initiatives throughout the health system by serving as a project manager and consultant to clinical and non-clinical areas.
Drives organization-wide product change.
Serves as an internal advocate of product standardization/utilization initiatives.
Assists with coordinating new product introduction and overall product change initiatives on behalf of end users.
Manages towards procuring the highest quality, clinically appropriate items at the lowest total cost.
Serves as a liaison and advisor to procurement leadership.
Reviews current and existing contracts to identify contract expirations and coordinates with appropriate stakeholder(s) to determine contract renewal disposition.
Manages communications and clinical literature research to support target actions.
Supports company leadership and clinicians with the necessary product utilization, pricing, and quality data to allow them to purchase the most cost effective product available.
Consults with users throughout the organization in identifying, analyzing, and facilitating implementation of non-salary expense cost reductions.
Develops quantitative/qualitative analyses and methodologies for driving cost reduction efforts.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Ensures compliance with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Accessible site for all users.
Accommodation to complete the application process.
Leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South.
No. 1 hospital in Louisiana for 12 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report).
No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years (Ochsner Children’s).
Employer of Choice.
Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024.
Listed as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare.
Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace.
Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune.
Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™.
Named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.