Procurement Specialist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Nashville
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:The Procurement Specialist is a key member of the procurement
team responsible for strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing
activities; directly supporting functional groups such as
Operations, Clinical Administration, and IT. This position will be
responsible for utilizing strategic sourcing levers which deliver
cost reductions alongside improved service levels, managing vendor
partners, and supporting internal stakeholders.What you bring to
the table:Education:Bachelor s degree in economics, business or
financeExperience:Large corporate experience is preferred.Must be
able to manage and complete multiple projects and RFP s driving
excellent results .Licenses/Certifications:None Required.What you
will do:Manage contract negotiations and renewals to include
RFI/RFP process to maximize enterprise wide purchasing
power.Maintain strong relationships with vendors and drive for
continuous savings.Responsibility for formulary/catalog
management.Monitor savings and define the budget impact, including
tracking planned/ achieved savings, embedding savings into
corporate budgets.Participate in cross-functional teams in the
development of sourcing strategies.Develop project plans and
timeline for new projects or programsNegotiate and implement local,
regional, and national agreements to support the savings and
service goals of the procurement team.Drive contract and vendor
compliance to the new and existing national agreements.Uphold
internal and external policies (e.g. code of ethics), regulations
and laws (federal, state, and local) to ensure that the behavior of
organization is honest, ethical and professionalSuccessful, track
record in a procurement role. Healthcare procurement experience
preferred.2+ years experience in procurement in a large-scale
environment, multi-site experience preferred.Bachelor's Degree (BA
or BS) from four-year College or university preferred.Prior supply
chain, operations, or procure-to-pay experience.Demonstrated
ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, research
market trends, identify best practices, and manage supporting
contract development activities.Experience running multiple RFP s
and/or savings projects simultaneously with the ability to
prioritize to meet deadlines with having a strong attention to
detail.Desire and ability to take full ownership of projects and
produce high quality work.Exceptional problem-solving and
analytical skills.Ability to work effectively, maintain composure
and make decisions in stressful situationsPerform other duties as
assignedWellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition
ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available
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