Sourcing Specialist-Capital (Hybrid position)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sourcing Specialist-Capital. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing strategic sourcing services on Capital Acquisition to NYU Langone Health based on predefined service levels. Specialist will request, review, and execute contracts from start to finish. Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, including but not limited to Data Management, Purchasing, Clinical Supply Chain, Planning and Operation, and Value Analysis (VA). The Specialist will also work with external end users including but not limited to Clinical Engineering and Real Estate Development and Facilities serving as the point of accountability for Sourcing throughout the Capital project lifecycle. Specialist works under general direction from the Sourcing Manager. Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with and providing direction to Contract Admins.

Requirements

• Minimum of two to three years Supply Chain experience, and preferably one (1) year in strategic sourcing responsibilities for various commodities both products and services within and outside healthcare organizations.
• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc).
• Some knowledge of procurement/sourcing process
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to work with data in excel
• Organizational savvy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to follow a process based on documented guidelines.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or other recognized certification

Responsibilities

• Capital Sourcing- will support in the execution of Capital Sourcing projects for NYU Langone Health ensuring the timely review and processing of capital requests, maintain capital project schedules while negotiating reduction of capital project costs. Assist in developing process improvement plan to streamline the capital acquisition workflow.
• Analytical Skills - Must possess the skills to interpret and analyze data both financially and qualitatively in order to present and interpret outcomes. Must be able to explain and convey data to all end users. Must be able to identify sourcing opportunities from data.
• Assesses Needs and Initiate Sourcing Projects – Supports Sourcing Manager and Sourcing Leader in initiating and managing new projects (RFP’s) based on high spend profile, potential for savings, upcoming contract expirations, process improvement, and other related value adds.
• Process Excellence – Maintains expiring contracts report, QBR calendar, and system price parity. Provides contract support for new product add and match exceptions.
• Supplier Selection and Contracting - Conducts negotiations with suppliers on pricing and contractual terms and conditions. Must be able to analyze contracts, terms and conditions, and ramifications of contractual verbiage as it relates to the product, service, supplier in question and those ramifications within the hospital. Develops contracts supporting our business requirements, including clearly defined service expectations/goods specifications, performance measurement practices and shortfall remedies.
• Relationship Management - Acts as customer service support liaison. Obtains requestor/end-user feedback to ensure alignment/expectations are consistent with their departmental goals. Assists departments implement sourcing changes, especially if moving to a new supplier and for more significant spends and services.
• Cost Savings – Will identify, implement and quantify strategic sourcing savings opportunities.
• Business Process Optimization – Seeks ways to improve business processes within (but not limited to) Supply Chain Department.
• Market Evaluations - Gathers and interprets market and competitive intelligence through formal and informal processes.
• Sourcing Strategies –Supports Sourcing Manager and Sourcing Leader in defining sourcing strategies that optimize value in light of requestor/end-user needs and market conditions.
• Works with requestor/end-user to periodically review supplier effectiveness; remain abreast of evolving needs and keep requestor/end-user aware of evolving market capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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