Reporting into Senior Director Strategic Sourcing , this position will support and lead the Health System’s Value Analysis Program from Procurement / Supply Chain point of view in collaboration with clinical leadership. The ideal candidate will: - Oversee the Value Analysis Team, support staff and related processes in the overall program - Develop, lead and enforce standardized processes for on-going proactive identification and prioritization of cost savings - Apply and share knowledge of Value Analysis processes and the supplier marketplace to develop and plan the implementation of opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining or improving patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. - Build and maintain a supportive relationship with leaders, medical, supply chain and clinical staff to ensure consensus on decision making processes of initiatives. - Lead material resource selection, standardization, price optimization and utilization initiatives while promoting and utilizing Value Analysis in the decision-making process for the selection and sourcing of supplies and suppliers. - Develop and leverage relationships with suppliers to align with the strategic direction of the Health System DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Coordinate and monitor the documentation of processes as it pertains to new product initiatives, category management strategies etc. · Lead the development and focus on patient safety and evidence-based outcomes when evaluating new and existing products, equipment and services, in line with the Health System’s quality and safety objectives · Play an integral role in the development and ongoing improvement of new product review and approval process, and assist in identifying and eliminating instances of waste, redundancy and other inefficiencies · Oversee the evaluation and implementation of approved initiatives · Interface with finance representatives to assure fiscal impact is considered · Develop, implement, organize and continuously support the VAT teams and project leaders in identifying needed resources, ensuring impacts on current policies and practices are understood and addressed · Identify and coordinate communications and educational needs with suppliers and user-departments · Collaborate with Procurement / Supply Chain leadership and staff to ensure procurement policies and logistical needs are adequately planned and addressed · Track and communicate results · Continually monitor and analyze the variance in actual usage and costs against predicted-expensed outcomes and communicates the determination and resolution of issues effecting achievement of established objectives to appropriate supply chain leadership and staff · Seek consensus and approval in accordance with established procedures REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Skills/Abilities and Knowledge · Good knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and terminology associated with materials management, product standardization and value analysis in a healthcare setting · Good knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and accreditation standards as they relate to joint purchasing with affiliated organizations and materials management in a healthcare setting · Good knowledge of GPOs, RFPs and purchasing contracts · Good knowledge of information sources for staying current on industry news and trends · Working knowledge of clinical practices, patient safety initiatives and clinical procedures · Ability to coordinate vendor presentations and product trials for onsite performance · Ability to compile relevant data and information · Ability to prepare and present detailed reports · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing · Ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications, sound professional judgment Education Required qualifications for this position include: · BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience such as MD, RN, PA, CNA or LPN/LVN · Minimum of seven years’ experience in Healthcare, project coordination, or project management Preferred qualifications for this position include: · Masters / M.B.A **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.