At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Stow - 20 W Stow Rd

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Reviews, negotiates and executes all assigned supply contracts, service agreements, blanket orders and onetime purchases. Maintains contracts with internal stakeholders, supplier representatives, sourcing peers and Group Purchasing Organization. Demonstrates value analysis, expense reduction, and customer service skills while navigating a complex multi-facility sourcing environment. Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. Individual will receive guidance and oversight from director but is expected to exercise critical thinking to bring forth solutions to problems.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages and negotiates contracts to ensure competitive pricing, price protection, and service levels. Ensure that appropriate authorization, routing of contracts, distribution and document management occurs. Ensure all configuration changes pertaining to new or amended contracts are implemented in a timely and accurate manner.

Develops and introduces better utilization of products and services. Implements suggestions, securing measurable savings.

Initiates, creates, facilitates and manages the bid process for products and services.

Works with internal stakeholders to do market research and strategy development.

Regularly meet with assigned vendors to review contracts, evaluate vendor performance and consider future opportunities.

Reviews and resolves invoice discrepancies and accruals.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible experience in sourcing or procurement activities, would consider candidates with 2-3 years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Required Education:

High School diploma required.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.