Spend Management Business Solutions Liaison

The University of Kansas Health System • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

This position is responsible for optimization and sustainability of forward-thinking strategies in tandem with operational workflows. To drive continuous improvement, you will distribute best practice recommendations to ensure the alignment of systematic and physical processes throughout the organization. The focus is to serve as a trusted liaison supporting all areas of Spend Management. To succeed in this role, you must have an intuitive critical thinking mind and be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users. Anticipate and solve challenges ahead of time by capturing essential information and reporting about potential risks and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• AND 4 or more years of experience in a healthcare supply chain environment OR 3 or more years of relevant experience in the supply chain industry.
• 1 or more years of experience demonstrating presentation skills.
• Advanced computer navigation.
• Ability to learn and conceptualize system process flows and their impact on operations.
• Advanced application knowledge of ERP systems, POU systems, API integration concepts.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years years of experience in project management.
• 3 or more years of experience applying lean practices.
• 6 or more years of experience in healthcare supply chain, inventory and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting, investigation, and ongoing support of end users.
• Triage high volume of assistance requests and resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Under general direction, support with integration testing of new features and workflows.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with multi-disciplinary teams including information technology, Finance and Accounting, Clinical teams, and representatives of third party applications.
• Can lead small projects and use project management methodologies to plan, develop scope, timelines and deploy solutions that align with business priorities.
• Assists in communication of changes to ensure continuity and alignment of solutions that impacts the health system.
• Travels to various hospital facilities (clinical and non-clinical) to meet with staff to implement the latest best practice initiatives.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

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