Description
General Summary of Position
Provides system wide leadership and support for MedStar Health's strategic sourcing organization. Included are assessments for the efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources for all system owned, managed and affiliated facilities. Establishes processes and direction for service line teams and is accountable for results. Defines the fiscal year strategic sourcing roadmap and the related economic value savings target for service line teams focused on sourcing of medical and surgical spend categories to achieve system savings goals. Partners with key clinical leaders and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to promote direct expense reduction opportunities and the responsible use of resources. Drives consistency in the sourcing and procurement processes throughout the MedStar Health network and participates in the strategic planning and the attainment of goals for area of responsibility. Responsible for the advancement of clinical effectiveness, patient safety, quality of outcome, operating expense reduction and overall cash preservation through the leadership and execution of industry best practices related to strategic sourcing strategies, methodologies, technologies and processes. Leads associates that manage projects, perform analytics, facilitate change management, and identify process improvement initiatives across various phases of Supply Chain. Leads and Coordinates Supply Chain's role and participation in MedStar's value analysis and clinical practice group process, including meeting participation and strategic roadmap. Supports sourcing representation as an executive liaison to the acute-care based Implementation Meetings. Leads and coordinates MedStar's participation, strategic roadmap, objectives and economic value savings target.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Nursing required or
- related field required and
- MBA/MS preferred
Experience
- 10+ years Relevant supply chain experience in a multi-faceted corporate environment demonstrating progressive increases in responsibility and scope. required and
- 5-7 years Experience leading large dollar, complex and multi-faceted contract negotiations and related initiatives preferred and
- Demonstrated experience leading associates in strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, process improvement, and project management. Healthcare industry knowledge/experience required and
- Previous vendor or group purchasing experience. Front line contracting experience with national or regional group purchasing organizations or progressive integrated hospital system preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Six Sigma certification - SIXSIGMA Six Sigma preferred or
- LEAN certification Lean Process Improvement preferred and
- Supply Chain and Purchasing degree or certifications preferred
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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