Sourcing Specialist I- Clinical Supply Chain

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

54d•$37 - $61•Hybrid

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (JHHS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality patient health care in the treatment and prevention of human illness. The Sourcing Specialist I will be responsible for executing against a sourcing strategy for clinical products, all across a range of different types of contracts. They will engage in daily sourcing activities including drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting the monitoring of contract performance, contributing to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, developing, evaluating and managing vendor relationships and implementing contracts with end users. This position will also be responsible for conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practices, analyzing corporate spend and collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing for capital equipment, clinical products, non-clinical items, and purchased services. The Sourcing Specialist I will collaborate with the Operations/Logistics team within the JHHS Supply Chain Department. Area specific responsibilities may include reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews (e.g., cost of consumables and service agreements should be reviewed in the capital purchase process). This position will maintain a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments in assigned categories, including their clinical applications. This position will be responsible for drafting contracts and providing guidance and training in coordination with JHHS Supply Chain Department Contract Managers and the JHHS Legal Department. The process of sourcing clinical products, non-clinical items and purchased services, and capital equipment and related services will align with the vision for the future of Supply Chain, "sourcing the best quality products at the best price, treating customers with service orientation and focusing on supply chain excellence internally."

Requirements

At least 3 years of work experience or residency/externship experience in Supply Chain or healthcare related field. OR applicants with a Master's degree (MBA, MPH, MHA) must have 1 years of work experience in Supply Chain or healthcare related field
Demonstrated ability to execute, against a sourcing strategy for clinical products, or assigned non-clinical items and purchased services in line with JHHS Supply Chain's strategic vision
Negotiation and management skills for both Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and contracts negotiated directly with vendors, as well as managing an RFP process
Basic knowledge of legal and contract language, knowledge of clinical categories as well as knowledge of contract negotiation techniques.
Advanced critical thinking analytical skills to enable sourcing/contracting decisions for capital equipment, clinical products, or assigned non-clinical items and purchased services, through data (e.g., by referencing benchmarking, industry/market analysis, buy vs. lease analysis, total cost of ownership reviews and spend analysis)
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Public Health, Hospital Administration or related business/finance areas. Master's Degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Executing against a sourcing strategy for clinical products across different types of contracts.
Drafting and negotiating contracts.
Supporting the monitoring of contract performance.
Contributing to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Developing, evaluating, and managing vendor relationships.
Implementing contracts with end users.
Conducting benchmarking activities.
Reviewing industry best practices.
Analyzing corporate spend.
Collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings and increase quality.
Maintaining a competitive portfolio of pricing for capital equipment, clinical products, non-clinical items, and purchased services.
Collaborating with the Operations/Logistics team within the JHHS Supply Chain Department.
Reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews.
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments in assigned categories, including their clinical applications.
Drafting contracts and providing guidance and training in coordination with JHHS Supply Chain Department Contract Managers and the JHHS Legal Department.

Benefits

Work-life balance - Hybrid role, must work in office 2 days/week- Keswick Rd, Baltimore MD location- free parking.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
403B Savings Plan w/employer contribution.
Paid Time off & Paid holidays.
Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits.
Health and wellness programs and MORE!

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