Business Specialist Sr Supply Chain Mgmt

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth 2400 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHlth Contr Mgmt Purch Svcs

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days 

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Performs analysis by strategically sourcing products, researching market intelligence and preparing cost benefit analyses. Fields all new product requests; evaluates and distributes them based on established criteria.

Responsibilities:
Identifies cost savings opportunities; reviews and assesses applicable evidence-based literature to assist in the selection, evaluation, monitoring, analysis and implementation of cost-effective products, devices, and physician preference items.

Facilitates and monitors an assigned portfolio of contracts for medical supplies and physician preference items or specialized commodities to determine appropriateness for hospital use. Prioritizes, inputs, and develops a project plan with timeline and resources.

Gathers data, leads negotiations with vendor representatives, completes financial analysis, and prepares presentation materials. Performs and reviews financial analyses of product utilization, pricing tiers, compatibility with existing equipment and operational practices, and evaluates safety issues related to regulatory requirements and product use.

Identifies opportunities to promote positive patient outcomes, cost reductions, and revenue enhancement. Works with local vendor representatives to obtain complete cross referencing information.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Third party or indirect spend contracting experience

Strong negotiator

Requirements:

• Credentials:
  
  
• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree.
  Required Licensure/Certification: None required.
  Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience in purchasing, contract management, or supply chain.

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