Supply Chain Specialist

Minnesota Urology P.A. • Bloomington, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Minnesota Urology is hiring a full-time, onsite Supply Chain Specialist to support all clinics across the Metro Area. This dual-reporting role oversees the organization’s supply chain operation and conducts value analysis for sourcing and contracting supplies—including medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and office items—as well as purchased services and equipment across all MN Urology locations. The specialist 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 utilization and savings opportunities. The role continuously implements cost-control strategies, identifies supply chain savings, establishes critical metrics reports (including savings achieved), reports progress to management and oversight teams, and manages supply chain communications to key stakeholders. Reliable transportation is required for travel to MN Urology locations throughout the Twin Cities Metro area.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in supply chain management; healthcare experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing and using supply chain management software systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise evaluating the costs and benefits of purchase decisions, 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 MN 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.
• Healthcare supply chain management experience preferred.
• Experience crafting and executing a supply chain improvement plan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire supply chain operation across all MN Urology locations.
• Conduct value analysis for sourcing and contracting medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and office supplies, purchased services, and equipment.
• Negotiate with suppliers and service vendors to secure the best pricing.
• Partner with directors, managers, supervisors, and physicians to support compliance with purchasing contracts and maximize utilization and savings opportunities.
• Continuously implement cost-control strategies and secure supply chain savings throughout MN Urology.
• Establish critical metrics reports, including savings achieved, and report progress to appropriate management and oversight teams.
• Manage supply chain communications to key stakeholders.
• Travel to MN 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