Consultant, Sourcing

• Leads sourcing efforts from initial end-user engagement through contract execution and lifecycle management, including RFI/RFP development, pricing and terms negotiation, and ongoing contract maintenance.
• Serves as a liaison between end users, Resource Group stakeholders (Sourcing, Contract Design, Integration), and suppliers to ensure contracting efforts reflect stakeholder needs.
• Works collaboratively with GPO participant sites of care and internal teams to define and execute sourcing strategies that support both local and national initiatives.
• Analyzes financial and utilization data to identify cost reduction and contract conversion opportunities, supporting integration of local and national agreements and recommending sourcing optimizations.
• Facilitates communication related to contract activities, including supplier updates, recalls, product education, and changes to contracted items.
• Participates in Value Analysis Team (VAT) processes, as appropriate, to support the evaluation and implementation of contracted products and services.
• Coordinates across Legal, Finance, Corporate Risk, Clinical Leadership, and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective contracting and alignment with policy requirements.

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• A Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of professional experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
• Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)

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