The Sourcing Specialist will engage in strategic and day to day sourcing activities including, but not limited to, negotiating contracts, supporting the monitoring of contract performance, conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs), developing, evaluating, and managing supplier relationships and implementing contracts with end users. The Sourcing Specialist is additionally responsible for:
Conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practices, analyzing spend and collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing.
Area specific responsibilities will include reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews.
Responsible for the full spectrum of product supply & supply contract activity including:
Supplier identification & qualification,
Supply evaluation & specification development,
ROI (return on investment) or TCO (total cost of ownership) analysis,
Assistance to internal customer as to understanding the contract, interpretation and dispute resolution.
EXPERIENCE: Five years Supply Chain related experience in a hospital setting to include experience with purchasing, GPO contracting, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing is preferred. One year of progressive participation in and responsibility for process improvement / savings implementation projects and / or quality management efforts is preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Access, and computerized materials management systems. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills. Self-motivated with strong analytical and contract negotiations skills.
LICENSE/CERT: Preferred: CMRP (Certified Materials and Resource Professional)
Required: Bachelors - Business Related Field, Bachelors - Finance, Bachelors - Accounting, Preferred: Masters - Health Administration, Masters - Related Field, Masters - Business Administration
EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Business Related Field, Bachelors - Finance, Bachelors - Accounting, Preferred: Masters - Health Administration, Masters - Related Field, Masters - Business Administration
North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health are now NKC Health. For nearly 70 years, we’ve worked to improve the health and well-being of patients and families across our region. As NKC Health, we keep that promise every day by bringing innovative, comprehensive care that’s always delivered with kindness. With more than 4,700 staff members — including over 600 dedicated physicians — along with specialists and caregivers across 35 locations and counting, we offer everything you need to live your healthiest life. We can’t wait to welcome you.
