Clinical Engineering Strategic Sourcing - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Remote FT Days

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. They are seeking a Clinical Engineering Strategic Sourcing professional to create and implement processes for standardizing parts acquisition, manage supplier relationships, and oversee procurement functions within the Clinical Engineering department.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, implements, administers, and communicates processes to achieve standardization of parts acquisition and usage throughout the system
• Engages fellow team members to understand their needs, objectives, and priorities. Develops effective processes to meet them
• Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high quality, and mutually beneficial relationships. Works with vendors to ensure optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment. Evaluates suppliers operations and offerings to determine the best fit for Clinical Engineering
• Develops policies and procedures relating to all procurement functions within area of expertise
• Reviews contract proposals to ensure that the functional terms of the agreement meet the needs and objectives of Clinical Engineering
• Manages parts inventory to effectively support operations and minimize expense. Determines appropriate par levels based on statistical analysis
• Manages purchase orders to ensure they conform to Advocate Aurora Health Care policy and standard terms and conditions
• Trains Clinical Engineering staff on procurement policies and procedures as they relate to operations

Requirements:

• You must live in one of the following states to be considered for this remote opportunity - AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY
• Creates, implements, administers, and communicates processes to achieve standardization of parts acquisition and usage throughout the system
• Engages fellow team members to understand their needs, objectives, and priorities. Develops effective processes to meet them
• Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high quality, and mutually beneficial relationships. Works with vendors to ensure optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment. Evaluates suppliers operations and offerings to determine the best fit for Clinical Engineering
• Develops policies and procedures relating to all procurement functions within area of expertise
• Reviews contract proposals to ensure that the functional terms of the agreement meet the needs and objectives of Clinical Engineering
• Manages parts inventory to effectively support operations and minimize expense. Determines appropriate par levels based on statistical analysis
• Manages purchase orders to ensure they conform to Advocate Aurora Health Care policy and standard terms and conditions
• Trains Clinical Engineering staff on procurement policies and procedures as they relate to operations
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Purchasing or related field
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiating
• Proficient in utilizing software and hardware technology to effectively perform all job functions
• Must have excellent human relation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, organization and time management skills
• Strong database, spreadsheet and report writing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of department's functionality and processes
• Demonstrated proficiency in cost benefit analysis
• Ability to effectively work independently without immediate, direct supervision
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Exposed to normal office environment areas
• Must have ability to lift up to 50 lb. and overhead occasionally
• Uses a computer for extended periods of the day
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• This position requires occasional travel so the incumbent may be exposed to road and weather hazards
• Working atmosphere may contain dust/dirt fumes and odors