Description

Sourcing Director, Indirect Categories- Remote

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you'll do:

As an Sourcing Director, Indirect Categories, you will be responsible for completing value analysis, working with service line leaders on products, standards, etc. support sourcing events, support negotiations and support contracting. They play a key role in assisting leadership in providing cost savings opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Review requisition requests and determine if sourcing events and / or contracting negotiations are required

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and interpersonal skills

• Determine vendor and sourcing refresh strategy for assigned categories

• Facilitate sourcing events with business owners and suppliers

• Facilitate sourcing process, selection, negotiations and support contracting with business owners, key stakeholder groups and participating suppliers

• Coordinate with contract administrators and buyers to complete contracts and establish appropriate Purchase Order (as needed) standards according to contract conditions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors

• Analyze pricing trends and market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Review new products (direct) and facilitate reviews with clinical advisory boards as needed

• Interact with all appropriate departments and leaders to develop, coordinate, and integrate cost management programs into departmental services.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

Education: HS Diploma required. Bachelors degree in Business or related discipline preferred

Experience: 3 + yrs. of experience in purchased service with proven communication, contract and negotiation skills required. Oracle experience preferred

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: "Making Communities Healthier." In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

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