Sr. Product & Contract Utilization Manager - 4800 Fournace

About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Management Value Analysis (VA) Senior Product and Contract Utilization Manager will assist the Operations Manager and Administrative Director of Supply Chain Management in ensuring the Harris Health System's product and contract utilization initiatives receive support from multidisciplinary VAC teams. The position assists departments of the Harris Health Supply Chain Management procurement process for Hospital Supplies and services for assigned departments. This position will frequently consult with clinicians, Medical Technology group, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, IT, Facility Systems Engineer and Planning, Pharmacy, Vendors and other stakeholders as required. Employee will utilize project management methodologies to manage product and contract selection through VA processes and expedite supply project completion. Employee will assess Harris Health System Supply Chain processes for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness for cost reductions. Evaluates, proposes, and leads Clinical Department expense-reduction and Utilization Management efforts relating to Supply Chain activities. The Senior Product and Contract Utilization Manager proposes strategic opportunities to enhance existing Supply Chain Systems platforms and provides project close out and administrative review as required. Identifies, provides finished reporting, score boards for operational and executive review. Communicates recommendations in changes to project scope, budget, resource utilization and timeline with reasonable advance notice to Operations Manager and the Director as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or in Healthcare-related field with demonstrated proficiency in management of Business systems, Supply Chain Management and spreadsheet applications.
• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.

Work Experience

• Eight plus (8+) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare experience preferred.
• Six (6) years of experience working with purchasing and inventory management systems, strategic sourcing, and spreadsheet application.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in business process improvement and cost reduction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Management Experience :
Five plus (5+) years of experience in Supply Chain Management Roles.
Equipment Operated:
PCs, Office Equipment, Printer, Terminals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking);
Writing /Composing; Correspondence/Reports
Other Skills:
Analytical; CRT; Medical Terms; Research; Statistical; Word Processing P.C.; MS Word; MS Excel
Advanced Education:
Advanced Training (Specialty):
Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Clinical Value Analysis, and Strategic Sourcing
Bachelor's Degree (Major):
Business, Accounting, Health Administration, or clinically related field.
Master's Degree (Major):
Business Administration or Health Administration, prefered.
Work Schedule:
Flexible; Travel; Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements:
Travel between Harris Health System facilities and vendors.

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Information Technology