Director Supply Chain Capital Sourcing (Hybrid)

Virtua Health • Stow, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Job Summary: Responsible for all aspects of Virtua’s, sourcing, and contract negotiations including furniture, fixtures and equipment, Information Technology items (including service agreements) and any capital projects (facilities and construction) related purchases. Responsible for all processes related to capital equipment and evaluation process, including vendor vetting, assess benchmarking data, initiating the bid process for products and services, etc., related to the capital request/need. Oversees the monitoring and reporting of budgetary performance for capital equipment and specified projects. Leads the evaluations throughout Virtua for clinical staff to “trial” and evaluate the equipment. Works as a liaison with Legal, IT, end users, vendors and executives throughout the enterprise. Accountable for securing measurable savings on capital expenditures and contracts and to optimize standardization of equipment while meeting the service line needs for modernization and advancement in technology.

Requirements

• 7+ years progressively responsible experience in Purchasing or procurement activities and in capital equipment and/or capital construction/facilities, purchasing or procurement activities.
• Three years' leadership experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• May consider 10+ years of related purchasing or procurement leadership experience.
• Pathways to Leadership Training
• Continuing Education with Virtua Management Classes
• Yellow Belt Training
• Healthcare Resource and Materials Management Association certification preferred
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare Resource and Materials Management Association certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiates terms and conditions as well as pricing for capital contracts.
• Reviews capital requests for equipment standardization, liaises with the Clinical Resource Department to maximize standardization opportunity.
• Oversees the work of the Strategic Sourcing Administrator/IT, the Sourcing and Procurement Analyst as well as the Capital Equipment Contract Administrator and assists them in the day-to-day activities.
• Negotiating best price and value adds for capital equipment
• Monitoring and reporting of budgetary performance for capital equipment and projects.
• Initiates Bid Process (RFI/RFE/RFP) for equipment, associated services and products (when applicable).
• Initiates and participates in meetings with various department managers, senior level managers and Legal to review and discuss contracts that are under negotiation.
• Works as a liaison between Legal Counsel, Supplier and user to expedite the process.
• A subject matter expert for leadership, coordinating and supporting operational leaders and executives for all entities in a proactive manner.
• Negotiates leases for major moveable equipment and vehicle leases.
• Creation of Bill of Sale and processing of transaction.

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director