Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

Responsible for a wide range of activities including planning, coordinating, executing, evaluating projects related to the Value Analysis Program. Provides project leadership for varying sized projects; building strong cross-functional relationships to ensure that all stakeholders are appropriately engaged. With a primary focus on continuous improvement, this role will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the use of methodologies and tools for project value analysis along with communication and presentation skills. Works closely with internal Supply Chain teams as well as external stakeholders to ensure goals of the project are met, including tracking the full life cycle of the project. This position is tasked with monitoring and tracking of any savings realized from the projects.

• Licensure or other certifications: Preferred - Certified Project Management Professional and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree

• Minimum Experience: The minimum qualifications listed below (along with education/experience) are representative of the
  knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing or supply chain OR At least five (5) years work experience in value analysis OR hospital supply chain OR contract negotiation with emphasis on one or all of the following commodity groups: medical/surgical supplies and equipment, clinical and research lab supplies, computer systems and peripherals, furniture and fixtures.

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• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other: Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Strong project management, and performance improvement skills

• Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with individuals across all departments.

• Expert level knowledge/skill with Microsoft Suite Products and must be proficient in the use of project/program management principles, methodologies, and tools along with industry-leading processes improvement standards

• Ability to lead projects, provide expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicate time across more than one project, and meet established deadlines.

• Requires flexibility, skilled at multitasking, attention to detail, strong leadership and must be able to work independently to problem solve in real time.

• Proven ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.

• Demonstrated analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. Skilled with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and IF functions

• Provides project leadership for varying sized projects; building strong cross-functional relationships to ensure that all stakeholders are appropriately engaged. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of Project Management principles, methodologies, and tools along with industry-leading standards for program, project, and process management

• Presents and communicates in a professional and effective manner including maintaining project schedules, work plans, status/updates reports, issue logs, communicating with Customers, developing and measuring Key Performance Indicators

• Runs reports to Analyze/interpret data related to assigned projects

• Leads product conversions and implementations from Value Analysis, Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Optimization and RFPs. Validate and track actual savings against projected savings

• Participates in and facilitates projects identified from our GPOs, Distribution Center, and other local level projects.

• Works independently and leads projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision

• Becomes proficient in the knowledge of the full continuum of NGHS Supply Chain and uses that knowledge in the execution of projects. Utilizes project management and process improvement tools and industry-leading standards to train and educate leaders/managers

• Manage post-implementation support to record and resolve customer reported issues.

• Will ensure that new products are introduced and launched effectively and efficiently, using a Health System approach to lead project teams in implementing best practices, systems and processes to improve operational effectiveness

• The role will partner closely with cross functional groups on the most important supply chain projects related to footprint changes, product improvements, and overall supply chain strategy

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end activities with Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis, Supply Optimization, Distribution, Logistics & Procurement teams as needed

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Constantly 66-100%

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.