Vendor Management Sourcing Manager

Ensemble Health Partners • Tampa, FL

1d • $76,300 • Remote

About The Position

Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference! O.N.E Purpose: Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results. The Vendor Management Sourcing Manager sources qualified vendors for each service in a timely manner. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate cost and contracts for specific services, ensure compliance to all Ensemble policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. Act as the window between Ensemble and vendor.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of previous experience in a similar role/field
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline
• 5 years experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing
• Project Management, Intermediate level MS Office
• Basic understanding of revenue cycle
• Lean Management/Kaizen experience
• Ability to work in demanding and fast paced environment
• Ability to function both independently and with good judgement in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing activity from beginning to end based on Five Pillars (Strategy, Value, Information, Performance, Relationship) of vendor management
• Provide business case upon assessment of vendor proposals with logic, tactics, and cost breakdowns
• Work cross-functionally with client delivery, operational leaders, and project managers to drive service strategy to execution in a timely manner
• Meet targets of cost reduction targets on a project or annual basis
• Maintain relationships with vendors and provide feedback of performance, relationship, and vision
• Manage issues and schedule changes of vendors and capture cost impact while leading an action plan for resolution
• Develop and implement Annual Service Category Strategy by assessing service trend or future vision, ratings of vender performance, and cost competitiveness
• Lead Annual Price Review (APR) discussion, and kaizen (continuous improvement) for assigned services to continually reduce costs
• Create and maintain cost models and playbook for services
• Actively participate in insource versus outsource discussions to benefit Ensemble
• Benchmark new vendors and support due diligence process with all relative stakeholders (IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal)

Benefits

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
• Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
• Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees