Senior Contract & Sourcing Lead

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contract and Sourcing Lead in Supply Chain Management:
Performs analytical tasks in support of securing savings and streamlining processes for Tower Health and its affiliates while providing the highest quality patient care.
Responsible for gathering and analyzing large datasets to provide data driven recommendations that support business decisions.
Heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization.
Demonstrated expertise in the assigned contract portfolio/categories and uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to continually seek improved outcomes for Tower Health.
Exercises judgment in selecting and/or adapting methods for obtaining solutions - taking a new perspective on using existing solutions to solve complex problems.
Responsible for managing the entire life cycle of contract administration from the solicitation of bids and proposals to vendor negotiation and contract execution.
Works concurrently on multiple initiatives of varying size and scope, including large system wide contracts.
Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.
Act as a key resource for the Value Analysis team whose purpose is to evaluate the impacts of new products with the goal of reducing expenses.
Responsible for reporting progress, risks and issues to business stakeholders and Supply Chain leadership.
Leader who mentors peers and takes initiative to improve operational and financial excellence.
Interface with various positions within the Supply Chain department, as well as Tower Health leadership, physicians, peers and vendors as a primary liaison and support person.

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor''s Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor''s Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Relevant Experience
• Collaborative Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Strong Team Player

Nice To Haves

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional Certification (CMRP) OR Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• gathering and analyzing large datasets to provide data driven recommendations
• strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization
• managing the entire life cycle of contract administration from the solicitation of bids and proposals to vendor negotiation and contract execution
• monitoring and evaluating the performance of vendors
• reporting progress, risks and issues to business stakeholders and Supply Chain leadership
• mentoring peers and taking initiative to improve operational and financial excellence
• Interface with various positions within the Supply Chain department, as well as Tower Health leadership, physicians, peers and vendors as a primary liaison and support person

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees