UAB Medicine’s Supply Chain supports many departments and service areas across our organization. Our purchasing team performs essential duties, and is responsible for the procurement of supplies and equipment for the clinical enterprise.

The strategic sourcing specialist’s primary responsibility is to negotiate supply agreements for UAB Medicine and to assist with the sourcing of products. Ideal candidates are process-driven, detail-oriented, and have strategic sourcing experience for a hospital or health system. This position will be mostly remote with equipment and hardware provided.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $70,425 - $114,440

- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Job Description:

To manage a defined portfolio of products and services as part of the overall contract portfolio for University Hospital. To negotiate agreements optimizing price, delivery and terms. To maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information. To work with the resource utilization director and teams in an effort to select, implement and communicate contracts that support the needs of University Hospital. To monitor market trends and conditions to ensure that contract portfolio is benchmarked appropriately. To work with clinicians, physicians, and Health System affiliates to standardize and optimize across the system as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama

- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021

- Level I Trauma Center

- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.