Supply Chain Specialist

Minnesota Urology • Bloomington, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Minnesota Urology is hiring a full-time, onsite Supply Chain Specialist to support its clinics across the Metro Area. This dual-reporting role oversees the organization’s supply chain operation and conducts value analysis for sourcing and contracting medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and office supplies, as well as purchased services and equipment across all Minnesota Urology locations. The role negotiates with suppliers and service vendors to secure favorable pricing and partners with directors, managers, supervisors, and physicians to support compliance with purchasing contracts and maximize savings opportunities.

The Supply Chain Specialist continuously implements cost-control strategies, identifies supply chain savings, establishes critical metrics reports—including savings achieved—and reports progress to appropriate management and oversight teams. The role is also responsible for supply chain communications to key stakeholders. Reliable transportation is required to travel to Minnesota Urology locations across the Twin Cities Metro area.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in supply chain management; a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience implementing and using supply chain management software systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise evaluating purchase costs and benefits, total ownership expenses, and equipment leasing and service-contract options.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical and surgical supplies and equipment, and medical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience working directly with physicians and clinicians in decision-making.
• Reliable transportation for travel to Minnesota Urology locations across the Twin Cities Metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) certification preferred.
• Lean Certification preferred.
• Supply chain management experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience crafting and executing a supply chain improvement plan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supply chain operation across all Minnesota Urology locations.
• Conduct value analysis for sourcing and contracting medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and office supplies, as well as purchased services and equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers and service vendors to secure favorable pricing.
• Work with directors, managers, supervisors, and physicians to support purchasing-contract compliance and maximize utilization and savings opportunities.
• Continuously implement cost-control strategies and secure supply chain savings.
• Establish critical metrics reports, including reports on savings achieved, and report progress to appropriate management and oversight teams.
• Manage supply chain communication to key stakeholders.
• Travel to Minnesota Urology locations across the Twin Cities Metro area.

What This Job Offers

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