Assists in the direction and management of Contracting, Sourcing, Procurement and Capital Acquisitions as it relates to Supply Chain functions for DCH Health System

1. Assists with the strategic development and tactical execution of the Supply Chain Vision for DCH.
2. Responsible for managing the contract workflow to ensure timely review, execution and retention of contracts, to include all GPO, national, and local agreements.
3. Serves as a liaison between requesting department, legal and the supplier for contract renewal, negotiation, execution and problem resolution. 
4. Collaborates with legal counsel and other experts to review all supply and equipment contracts to ensure the terms and conditions of each contract are acceptable, stated accurately, and are in line with the hospital’s policies and procedures.
5. Serves as a resource for contract interpretation, including pricing and terms and conditions.
6.  Provides data as needed on all existing contracts, including monitoring and reporting outcomes.
7. Coordinates with organization stakeholders to plan, evaluate and execute capital equipment needs/purchases.
8. Develops requests for proposal, coordinates vendor responses, and leads objective and structured assessment. 
9. Effectively negotiates with approved vendors to maximize cost reduction opportunities using internal and external pricing information and performance benchmarks. 
10. Maintains effective supplier relationships in coordination with key strategic initiatives. 
11. Provides strategic oversight to ensure timely procurement of supplies, capital equipment and services.
12. Manages and develops protocols concerning order processing, product and supplier selection, backorders, invoice discrepancy, and resolution processes.
13. Supports the value analysis process.
14. Optimizes GPO contracts and coordinates vendor management.
15. Works to identify sourcing, standardization and direct magnitude of supply cost saving opportunities
16. Assists in the vendor selection, evaluation, and analysis process to ensure that products and services are cost effective and of the highest quality.

DCH Standards

1. Maintains performance, patient, and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
2. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
3. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
4. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
5. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
6. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
7. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
8. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• Minimum three years of working in a hospital Supply Chain department
• Minimum three years in a leadership role
• Understanding of the source to pay process and impact procurement has within the supply chain cycle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of savings reporting and 3^rd party analytics and benchmarking programs
• Excellent organizational skills.  Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting for 50% of the workday and mobility 50% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.  There is frequent use of hands/repetitive action. 
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. 
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work. 

About DCH Health System

Under local ownership and leadership for 100 years, the DCH Health System has continually evolved to offer advanced caring to West Alabama. Today, the DCH Health System operates DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center.DCH Regional Medical Center is the cornerstone of the DCH system. The 610-bed Regional Medical Center offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology and the region's most advanced trauma center. The DCH Regional Medical Center is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates important specialty services, including the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, North Harbor Pavilion for mental health and Fitness One.Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122 bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

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