Generalist - Regional Supply Chain Management - Fulltime - Days (7a-3:30p) - Wyandotte
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Regional Director of SCM (Supply Chain Management) and working with the Corporate SCM Directors, this position is responsible for analysis and reporting of data relative to price lists, contracts, product trials, and bids/proposals/ quotations and works with requesters to within the Region to ensure compliance to the SCM Transparent Sourcing Policy. This position supports the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team in the Value Analysis process by preparing analysis to facilitate assessment and decision making. Prepares and conducts preliminary analysis of cost savings and service data for presentations at the VAT Team meetings.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the Corporate Strategic Sourcing’s role with Value Analysis Teams for products, capital equipment and/or services. Reports utilization and direct costs. Prepares reports on product research, standards and cost analysis for the Value Analysis Team.
- Participates in process of identifying and conducting financial analysis of opportunities for process improvement related to the utilization of supplies, services and equipment for the Region. Prepares reports of cost savings, price fluctuations, and minority vendor activity for the Region. Organizes and maintains files, records and reports relative to contracting activities.
- Analyzes economic impact of national group purchasing contracts. Utilizes GPO analytical tools. Works routinely with Procurement and Systems Support to ensure optimal, contracted pricing is utilized.
- Performs as resource regarding supply chain operations, contracting practices and item usage.
- Participates in activities to increase work-related knowledge, professional expertise and delivery of quality contract services. Keeps abreast of market and product developments.
- Runs reports on compliance of the Regions items usage (contract items vs. noncontract) cart usage/ Templates vs. scripted orders, line count velocity. Reports on overnight freight. Also, reports on cost savings developed and or implemented by Region. Other reports to be determined by the Region Director.
- Attends VAT team meetings and reports back to Region Director improvement needs or successes of the Region.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years progressively experience in professional level analytical role; healthcare and supply chain management experience preferred.
- Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from a variety of sources, as well as manage multiple projects and/or assignments simultaneously.
- Verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with hospital personnel and vendors.
- Composition and computer skills to translate data into comprehensive, meaningful reports using word-processing and spreadsheet software.
- Must possess ability to work confidentially with discretion and forethought. Must be able to remain calm and composed during confrontational situations. Cultivates working relationships that are positive, professional, and collaborative, e.g. constructive handling of disparate views, respectful treatment of others, displays confidence in own abilities, and is perceived as reliable team player.
- Supports workgroup goals, priorities, and direction. Mentors other team members, provides feedback to the peer evaluation process, and maintains a positive and professional attitude. Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Region Director of SCM.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.