Medical Equipment Project Planner
About The Position
The Medical Equipment Project Planner is a member of the Capital & Services Sourcing Team, within the Contracting & Procurement department of Supply Chain. This team is responsible for supporting the contracting and sourcing requirements of the entire organization. The position reports to the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Capital & Services. The Medical Equipment Project Planner performs core functions including defining business requirements, vendor identification, negotiation, evaluation, award, and implementation. This role also serves as an equipment planner for construction projects and provides tactical leadership for CHOP's Capital & Services contracting group. Core required skills include equipment planning, project management, analytical skills, and vendor/stakeholder relationship management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- At least seven (7) years experience
- Contract administration
- Customer and supplier relationship management
- Proven project management skills with small to medium sized projects (3-10 people).
- Moderate to advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development, ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Preferred
- Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) - National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - upon hire - Preferred
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) - National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - upon hire - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Identifies standardization and savings opportunities based on CHOP equipment standards.
- Provides strategic guidance for furniture, equipment, and construction sourcing for various hospital departments.
- Develops comprehensive capital equipment lists using CHOP standards.
- Facilitates equipment planning meetings and finalizes specifications with stakeholders.
- Proactively manages the organizational-wide equipment standards list and ensures adherence from design through project go-live.
- Develops and manages medical and non-medical equipment budgets for various construction projects.
- Successfully manages simultaneous projects with short timelines and challenging logistics.
- Obtains and coordinates technical data for equipment by interacting directly with architects, designers, and project managers.
- Proactively ensures compliance with CHOP’s supplier-diversity objectives relative to contracting.
- Monitors vendor performance and end-user satisfaction throughout the project term.
- Supports Value Analysis (CHOPtimize), Supplier Diversity, and other Supply Chain programs with activities such as market research and cost analyses.
- Partners with suppliers and stakeholders to establish and maintain positive business relationships.
- Seeks out new suppliers to engage in business.
- Understands Supply Chain’s vision, participates in defining goals and objectives, and coordinates efforts to achieve goals.
- Provides insight and suggestions for process and communication improvement between Supply Chain stakeholders.
- Validates and documents achieved savings for budgetary purposes.
- Ensures compliance with all hospital, regulatory, and legal guidelines regarding contracting.
- Works collaboratively with all levels of Supply Chain staff.
- Reports progress on a monthly or as requested basis.
- Interfaces with CHOP Legal department to review contracts and proposals.
- Participates in workgroups, forums, and professional societies, including at least one Supply Chain improvement workgroup per year.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule: Onsite 1-2 days a week as needed; remote work the remainder of the week
- Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Eligible for an incentive program
- Annual influenza vaccine (for employees in patient care buildings or with patient-facing responsibilities)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
