Manager, Strategic Sourcing Contract Orthopedics
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How you move is why we're here.Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.If this describes you then let's talk!HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Emp StatusRegular Full timeWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Compensation RangeThe base pay scale for this position is $105,000.00 - $160,500.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doingOverview:HSS Supply Chain Management specializes in the strategic sourcing of goods, services, and medical equipment while managing vital functions such as strategic planning, contract negotiation, distribution & pricing strategies, that together enable the delivery of highest standards of orthopedics healthcare and foster partnerships with customers and suppliers.The Strategic Sourcing department oversees critical supplier relationship management and contract management processes to ensure that contract terms are met, and termination dates are monitored. Responsibilities include analyzing product and services cost structures to develop short- and long- range plans to improve sourcing costs and vendor performance, opportunities to consolidate suppliers, partner with departmental stakeholders to set purchasing standards, improve negotiations and reduce the total cost of ownership for products and services.The Sourcing Contract Manager specifically uses their contract management expertise to draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensure that all contracts comply with procurement policies and legal requirements, and manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations. Additionally, the Sourcing Contract Manager works closely with legal team to ensure that procurement requirements are met and support all contract-related matters, as well as facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal departments and external suppliers.SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Contract Background - Reviews contracts, terms and conditions, and ramifications of contractual verbiage as it relates to the product, service, supplier in question and those ramifications within the hospital. Develops contracts supporting HSS business requirements, including clearly defined service expectations/goods specifications, performance measurement practices and shortfall remedies. Leverage HSS ERP and CLM tools to streamline administrative contract life cycle process.* Supplier Relationship Management - Manages and enhances existing contracts with key suppliers through quarterly business reviews. Identifies and implements changes to help strengthen business partnerships.* Supplier Selection and Contracting - Establishes business cases supporting sourcing recommendations. Conducts negotiations with suppliers on pricing and contractual terms and conditions and develops contracts supporting HSS business requirements, including clearly defined service expectations/goods specifications, performance measurement practices and shortfall remedies.* Analytics Skills - Analyze and interpret data both financially and qualitatively to present, interpret outcomes, and make data driven recommendations to leadership.* Market Evaluations - Interprets market and competitive intelligence through formal and informal processes. Advocates competitive decision-making in the most efficient, least resource-intense process and evaluates supplier capabilities to meet HSS needs through fair and thorough techniques.* Sourcing Strategies - Defines sourcing strategies that optimize value considering requestor/end-user needs and market Ensures the team achieves project timing, service, and savings objectives. Identify the most beneficial means to access markets and drive the supplier's behavior accordingly.* Sourcing Projects - Assess needs and initiates projects with key stakeholders based on high spend profile, potential for savings, upcoming contract expirations, process improvement, capital projects, and value analysis related initiatives. Initiate and manage RFx events to ensure HSS is receiving the best value.* Drives departmental culture and promotes data-driven decision-making, consumer-driven analytics, marketing, and investment planning across the department.* Provides management visibility into data-driven insights that inform the department's strategic direction and KPI's and determine the adoption of suitable toolsets that drive innovation.* Assess the total financial value of sourcing events, identify risks of growth opportunities as well as provide analytics that will position the business for dynamic growth.INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: The Strategic Sourcing Manager must be detail oriented, collaborative, self-motivated requiring minimal supervision, proactive, creative, an independent thinker, have superior problem-solving skills, have a positive can-do attitude, and demonstrate composure in times of uncertainty and stress.LEADERSHIP SKILLS: The Strategic Sourcing Manager must demonstrate an ability to inspire and collaborate cross functionally and influence the decision-making process through data, analytics, and strategic insights.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:A highly experienced healthcare professional with at least five years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, two of which specialize in the Orthopedics product spend category.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:* Bachelor's degree required (preferably healthcare administration/supply chain).* Master's degree (preferred).* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).COMPUTER PROGRAM/SOFTWARE OPERATED REQUIRED:* ERP platforms and OR Inventory Management Systems* MS Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint* Adobe AcrobatPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily sedentary in nature and performed in a normal business office environment. No special physical demands are required.RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Category III-Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment.Non-Discrimination PolicyHospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.