IT Vendor Management Specialist - Health Alliance Plan
Company: Henry Schein
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY: Manage the daily operations and compliance
program as it relates to the Vendor Management and Transparent
Sourcing Policy, with a primary emphasis on vendor compliance,
reporting, organizational metrics, and minority procurement
efforts. Also responsible for analysis of data relative to market
and industry conditions, projections and trends; costing factors,
historical pricing, volume, spend and utilization; cost savings;
and bids/proposals/quotations.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:In conjunction with the Director of Vendor
Management, be responsible for all data and records as it relates
to purchasing and vendor management activities. Monitors the
day-to-day purchase requests to confirm adherence to the company
procurement policy and procedures. Provides support to company
departments in attaining qualified bidders for purchases and
services, referring a certified minority vendor when possible.
Builds and maintains a supplier and certified minority vendor list.
Collects data and reports metrics to show conformance to policy,
company goals and targets.Prepares reports on market and product
research, standards, and changing economic factors, to identify
potential cost drivers and market trends. Collects, processes and
analyzes positive and negative predictive value data (such as
Healthcare statistics e.g. admissions & discharges) to help improve
forecast projections and visibility of cost spend impact factors.
Analyzes economic impact of national group purchasing contracts and
utilizes GPO analytic tools. Prepares reports on projected and
realized cost savings and price fluctuations. Conducts financial
analysis of opportunities for process improvement related to the
utilization of supplies, service, and equipment. Prepares reports
on consumption and utilization to identify compliance improvement
and waste reduction opportunities. Conducts audits on supplier
pricing to ensure contract compliance to service level agreements
and price integrity. Organizes and executes work with strategic
purpose: to identify and prioritize based on the spend of
commodities and services, to accomplish team-implemented savings
foals by pursuing identified savings, persuading and influencing as
necessary and where possible. Conducts quarterly and semi-annual
business reviews with key vendors. Meets with departments to
coordinate review of supplier performance to ensure conformity to
applicable policies, procedures, and established contracts. Works
to identify opportunities for pricing discounts, value added
services and rebates. Performs as a resource regarding products,
vendor management operations, contracting and the like. Informs
business partners of contract developments and maintains accessible
related written materials. Participates in activities to increase
work-related knowledge, professional expertise and delivery of
quality contract services. Keeps abreast of market product
developments.Additional duties and Responsibilities:Establish and
maintain a portfolio of vendor agreements and supplier
relationships for IT Vendors.Leverage both current and new supplier
relationships to drive cost reductions, negotiate long-term
agreements, and form strategic partnerships that enhance supplier
portfolio to provide positive financial impacts and increase
stability.Collaborate with IT to develop SOWs that reflect business
needs in a way to clearly communicate to the supply base and
effectively supports business units.Conducts a thorough RFP process
and supplier selection to achieve cost targets, adhere to
contractual requirements, and follow strategic
plans.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration, Healthcare Administration, closely related field or
equivalent combination of education and experience. One to three
(1-3) years of progressive 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.Additional Preferred
Experience:5 plus years in Purchasing: IT purchasing preferred.IT
Software Licensing and/or IT Professional Labor/Services sourcing
background is highly desired.Direct experience negotiating IT
contracts.Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology,
IT contracts, contract language, contract terms and conditions, and
contracting, and contract redlining.Strong negotiation
skills.Category Management experience a plus.Additional DetailsThis
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.OverviewUnder the leadership of
President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a$6 billion
integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan,
and 250+ sitesincluding medical centers, walk-in and urgent care
clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities andother healthcare retail.
Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health
systemnow has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member
Henry Ford Medical Group, oneof the nation's oldest physician
groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with
thehealth system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry
Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers,
receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding
andremaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also
an active participant in medicaleducation and training, the health
system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicingin
the state and also provides education and training for other health
professionals including nurses,pharmacists, radiology and
respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.BenefitsWhether it's
offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle
choices ormaking the employee enrollment selection experience
easier, it's all about choice.HenryFord Health has a new approach
for its employee benefits program - My ChoiceRewards.My Choice
Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves.There
aredozens of options for all of our employees including
compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning - options
that enhance your career and add value to your personal life.As
anemployee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an
Employee Assistance Program(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition
Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness,and a
whole host of other benefits and services.Employee's classified as
contingent status are noteligible for benefits.Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity
/ Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the
hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without
regard torace, 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.
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