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

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, managing, and negotiating products and services, primarily supplies and purchased services. The role uses a data-driven approach to guide contract negotiations and leads, manages, and participates in project teams that bid and negotiate products and services with clinicians in a collaborative healthcare environment. The objective is to secure high-quality products and services at reasonable prices. The position requires broad technical knowledge of specialized healthcare equipment and supplies, along with analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. The specialist works with their manager to identify opportunities, establish priorities, and set cost-reduction goals. The position is based at Chillicothe/Fairfield Medical Center and reports to Andrea Chavez.

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 communication, and verbal communication skills.
Experience and knowledge working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and distributors of medical/surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory products.
Organizational skills, situational awareness, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and interpreting 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 negotiation decisions.
Lead, manage, and participate in project teams that bid and negotiate products and services with clinicians.
Work collaboratively to secure high-quality products and services at reasonable prices.
Work with the manager to identify opportunities, set priorities, and establish goals for reducing cost.