Strategic Sourcing Specialist-FMC/ARMC-(Days)FT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

5d

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, managing, and negotiating products and services, primarily supplies and purchased services. Using a data-driven approach, the specialist provides direction for contract negotiations and leads, manages, and participates in project teams that negotiate and bid products and services with clinicians. The role works collaboratively in a healthcare environment to secure high-quality products and services at reasonable prices.

The position requires broad technical knowledge of the use and application of specialized healthcare equipment and supplies, analytical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and strong research, written, and verbal communication skills. Understanding and interpreting data from benchmarking systems to prioritize negotiations is a plus. Experience and knowledge working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and distributors of medical/surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory products are essential. Working with the manager, the specialist identifies opportunities and establishes priorities and goals for reducing costs. Success requires organization, situational awareness, and critical thinking.

Requirements

• Broad technical knowledge of the use and application of specialized healthcare equipment and supplies.
• Analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and distributors of medical/surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory products.
• Organization, situational awareness, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and interpretation of data from benchmarking systems to prioritize negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Source, manage, and negotiate products and services, primarily supplies and purchased services.
• Use data to guide contract negotiations and determine how best to proceed.
• Lead, manage, and participate in project teams that negotiate and bid products and services with clinicians.
• Collaborate with clinicians to secure high-quality products and services at reasonable prices.
• Work with the manager to identify opportunities and set priorities and goals for reducing costs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed