GENERAL SUMMARY:
Manage the daily operations and compliance program as it relates to the Vendor Management and Transparent Sourcing Policy, with a primary emphasis on vendor compliance, reporting, organizational metrics, and minority procurement efforts. Also responsible for analysis of data relative to market and industry conditions, projections and trends; costing factors, historical pricing, volume, spend and utilization; cost savings; and bids/proposals/quotations.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In conjunction with the Director of Vendor Management, be responsible for all data and records as it relates to purchasing and vendor management activities.
Monitors the day-to-day purchase requests to confirm adherence to the company procurement policy and procedures.
Provides support to company departments in attaining qualified bidders for purchases and services, referring a certified minority vendor when possible. Builds and maintains a supplier and certified minority vendor list.
Collects data and reports metrics to show conformance to policy, company goals and targets.
Prepares reports on market and product research, standards, and changing economic factors, to identify potential cost drivers and market trends.
Collects, processes and analyzes positive and negative predictive value data (such as Healthcare statistics e.g. admissions & discharges) to help improve forecast projections and visibility of cost spend impact factors.
Analyzes economic impact of national group purchasing contracts and utilizes GPO analytic tools.
Prepares reports on projected and realized cost savings and price fluctuations.
Conducts financial analysis of opportunities for process improvement related to the utilization of supplies, service, and equipment.
Prepares reports on consumption and utilization to identify compliance improvement and waste reduction opportunities.
Conducts audits on supplier pricing to ensure contract compliance to service level agreements and price integrity.
Organizes and executes work with strategic purpose: to identify and prioritize based on the spend of commodities and services, to accomplish team-implemented savings foals by pursuing identified savings, persuading and influencing as necessary and where possible. Conducts quarterly and semi-annual business reviews with key vendors. Meets with departments to coordinate review of supplier performance to ensure conformity to applicable policies, procedures, and established contracts. Works to identify opportunities for pricing discounts, value- added services and rebates.
Performs as a resource regarding products, vendor management operations, contracting and the like. Informs business partners of contract developments and maintains accessible related written materials.
Participates in activities to increase work-related knowledge, professional expertise and delivery of quality contract services. Keeps abreast of market product developments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five (3-5) years of progressive experience in professional level analytical role. Healthcare and supply chain management experience preferred.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from a variety of sources, as well as manage multiple projects and/or assignments simultaneously.
Prior Category Management experience or knowledge of the Category Management concepts.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with hospital personnel and vendors.
Composition and computer skills to translate data into comprehensive, meaningful reports using word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Must possess ability to work confidentially with discretion and forethought. Must be able to remain calm and composed during confrontational situations.
Additional Information
Organization: HAP (Health Alliance Plan)
Department: Vendor Operations Mgmt
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
