Sourcing Mgr.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

BJC HealthCare is committed to developing a world class supply chain management organization. Effective management of our supply chain is critical to our long-term success. Supplies account for 22.6% of BJC¿s total expenses. By developing integrated processes to manage product selection and utilization, contracting, purchasing, logistics, distribution, and payment we can ensure our patients have the supplies they need while minimizing the overall cost to our organization. By following the purchasing policies, using the products under contract, and preventing waste, you help make sure we spend our supply dollars wisely.

Role Purpose

Negotiates, implements and evaluates an assigned section of BJC's portfolio of capital, pharmacy, supply, service, IT, marketing, HR, or finance contracts. Develops strategies for the efficient and cost effective sourcing of products and services to meet the organizational requirements. Reviews and analyzes the market, technologies, trends, and purchase history to determine the potential impacts and improvements capable in the market place. Additionally, reviews and analyzes new equipment, products, and services.

Responsibilities

• Participates on best practice exchange teams or other work teams established to effect change.
• Works collaboratively with the buyers, distribution, end users, vendors and other departments as necessary to coordinate contract implementation and product conversions.
• Responsible for categories , engaging with system stakeholders ensuring internal alignment on the management of categories. Responsible for savings generation. Responsible for pricing accuracy, payables improvement, supplier contract status.
• Works collaboratively cross-functionally to identify the most cost effective and patient focuses products and services and coordinate contract implementation.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• CPIM / CPM / APICS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs