Principal Healthcare Supply Chain Specialist

Staritas • Remote, US,

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Healthcare Supply Chain Specialist will oversee work on large projects related to capital and supply products and will lead Sourcing projects, which will include coordinating calls with Staritas' analysts, engineers, and clients; reviewing vendor RFP responses; and making purchase decision recommendations based on technical specifications, quoted pricing, and proposed service and support options. The Specialist will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving comparative capital and supply reports to ensure technical accuracy and proper clinical focus before they are sent to clients. In addition, the Specialist will work with Team Managers to develop new reports and service offerings, will support the Sales team by performing demos and providing sales pitch and selling strategies, and will attend and present at trade shows and conferences. The Principal Healthcare Supply Chain Specialist is a subject matter expert who will assist in all aspects of developing the Global Supply Chain Solutions team to represent Staritas' mission-driven values and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of Staritas member organizations.

Requirements

• Five (5) years' experience in a healthcare facility or related field desirable.
• Ability to express self effectively and concisely both orally and in writing and to quickly grasp the operating principles of previously unfamiliar technology.
• Should be able to independently, reliably, and effectively manage changing priorities for multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience and clinical certifications (preferred but not required).
• Bachelor's degree in business, Life Sciences, Health Policy, English, Mathematics, or Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical technology price quotations for capital, supply, and services from a financial perspective and provides hospitals with information and resources to facilitate price negotiations with vendors.
• Analyzes utilization trends across departments and/or facilities to reveal opportunities for utilization optimization that may result in cost savings and/or reduced waste.
• Analyzes market alternatives and market share data to reveal potential opportunities for standardization/market shifts or to mitigate disruptions with technologies or supplies.
• Identifies purchase, lease/rental, and service contract pricing benchmarks using Staritas' internal database applications.
• Assists Staritas member facilities with capital inventory, planning, and budgeting.
• Routinely surveys client requests and feedback to identify trends, deficits, etc. Proactively encourages the use of services to clients in correlation with other requests when opportunities present themselves. Collects specific client feedback whenever possible.
• Reviews/edits/approves comparative capital and supply reports before they are sent to clients. Works with individual analysts as needed to ensure technical accuracy and proper clinical focus in all reports.
• Oversees and coordinates work on large projects related to capital and supply products. Provides input and assistance on projects and reports involving multiple technologies.
• Leads Sourcing projects and coordinates calls with Staritas analysts, engineers, and clients. Reviews and analyzes vendor RFP responses and makes vendor/product purchase recommendations based on technical specifications, quoted pricing, and proposed service and support options.
• Works with Team Managers to develop new reports, as well as new service offerings to help the team keep evolving in meeting client needs.
• Educates new analysts and APAC team on capital and supply databases, the Staritas website, and department and organization protocols.
• Assists during the interview, selection, and training process when new personnel are hired.
• Serves as a liaison for development efforts related to GSCS, with regard specifically to development initiatives, testing, and issue resolution.
• Supports sales teams using web conferencing to perform demos and provide additional sales pitch and selling strategies to help reps to close sales.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors; hosts technology demonstrations and webinars on updated and new products.
• Attends and presents at trade shows and conferences relevant to their subject matter expertise to promote Staritas as a thought leader in the healthcare arena to help drive Staritas' continued growth and expansion.
• Provides subject matter expertise within capital, supply, and services to be able to provide guidance throughout Staritas.
• Ability to work well with colleagues across departments in the organization.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients by routinely keeping them informed of project status and developments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus program
• Fully remote work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match
• 19 days of PTO per year
• 10 holidays per year
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization where your work directly shapes clarity, confidence, and better outcomes across healthcare
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement savings plans with company contributions
• paid parental and family leave
• access to employee assistance and wellness resources
• life and disability insurance
• professional development opportunities
• flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

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