Associate Vice President Clinical Sourcing

Number of Positions In Requisition
1


Job Details
Responsible for the leadership and management of the Jefferson Network Strategic Sourcing organization, which includes all phases of Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain Value Analysis. The Contracting function includes the acquisition, bidding, analysis, negotiations, selection, supplier management and implementation processes, and for positioning contracting to work towards consistently improving the Network's position by identifying and gaining on-going value through effective supplier management. Oversees the Network Procurement functions in supporting the internal customers with non-stock orders, maintenance service agreements, and capital order placement, order expediting, and product sourcing. Responsible for leadership and oversight of the Network Value Analysis process, enhancing the Network's efforts of integrating clinical and non-clinical product and equipment evaluation through designated Network Value Analysis teams. Provides management direction, assessment, research, and analysis, in tandem with the VA teams in order to assist with the final selection process. Coordinates communication and the development of strategy and opportunities with the Value Analysis teams. Has key responsibility for identifying opportunities and coordinating with the Supply Management Division and associated Network members to achieve overall value in terms of cost and efficiencies.

Job Description

Summary
Responsible for the leadership and management of the Jefferson Network Strategic Sourcing organization, which includes all phases of Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain Value Analysis. The Contracting function includes the acquisition, bidding, analysis, negotiations, selection, supplier management and implementation processes, and for positioning contracting to work towards consistently improving the Network's position by identifying and gaining on-going value through effective supplier management. Oversees the Network Procurement functions in supporting the internal customers with non-stock orders, maintenance service agreements, and capital order placement, order expediting, and product sourcing. Responsible for leadership and oversight of the Network Value Analysis process, enhancing the Network's efforts of integrating clinical and non-clinical product and equipment evaluation through designated Network Value Analysis teams. Provides management direction, assessment, research, and analysis, in tandem with the VA teams in order to assist with the final selection process. Coordinates communication and the development of strategy and opportunities with the Value Analysis teams. Has key responsibility for identifying opportunities and coordinating with the Supply Management Division and associated Network members to achieve overall value in terms of cost and efficiencies.

Job Duties

- Provides overall direction and oversight to the Network Value Analysis (VA) program working in collaboration with the VA teams, VA leadership and steering committee members to develop ongoing opportunities and assist in delivering VA initiatives. Provides updates to senior leadership on the VA program and specific VA projects, which includes measuring and documenting deliverables. Works collaboratively with all stakeholders within the Network to obtain absolute requirements for products and services and provides qualitative reasons and assessments that influence an acquisition decision or reason to change a standard.
- Provides direction and oversight to Jefferson contracting personnel in order to effectively manage and maintain the Jefferson contract portfolio. Provides expertise and reinforcement of proper techniques for negotiations, terminations, modifications and updates to agreements with suppliers including effective consolidation and standardization of contract terms and conditions that benefit the network on an ongoing basis. Coordinates contracting activities with Jefferson’s GPO and the AllSpire collaborative to integrate opportunities with these entities into the overall Jefferson contracting strategy.
- Provides leadership and management expertise for Jefferson procurement colleagues in order to effectively manage and support Network operational needs. Provides direction and reinforcement of proper policies regarding procurement of non-stock supplies, capital and service maintenance agreements. Develop education program on Jefferson procurement policies and procedures. Ensures that SCM teams leverage proper tools and information to support their customers, i.e. ERP, GPO, EDI Order Center, and distributor sources.
- Assists and provides oversight to the integration and adoption of new Enterprise Resource Planning Systems within Jefferson (including acquisitions).
- Instrumental in planning the overall supply chain strategy, goals, and objectives concerning contracting, procurement, and value analysis with a goal of enhancing supplier deliverables in terms of overall supplier capabilities.
- Provides mentoring and counsel to direct reports on an ongoing basis in terms of developing professional growth and personal goals. Encourages educational opportunities with staff to complement their respective professions and capabilities.
- Develops, maintains, and updates Supply Chain Department policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Serves as a member of the Supply Chain Leadership team providing depth and bench strength in supply chain practices and strategy in terms of the requirements for successful and ongoing operations within supply chain.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- 10 years in hospital purchasing, materials management, sourcing, contract administration or value analysis
- Understanding of productivity and efficiency measures and budget planning.
- Ability to plan, organize, control and set priorities to maximize available resources.
- Knowledge of GPOs, RFPs and purchasing contracts.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets including cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- 5 years of previous management/leadership experience

Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
901 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem  colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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