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Role Description

This role falls within The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution which focuses on contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. This group also continuously develops innovative approaches to contracting to further drive savings.

• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions to minimize risk for all healthcare Participants
• Performs contract management and maintenance tasks including amendments, extension of terms, and product additions and deletions
• Conducts strategic review of new contract requests as well as expiration records to establish an effective negotiation path to be followed
• Reviews and analyzes sourcing data, market trends, benchmarking best practices, and maintain market awareness to provide continuous improvements for sourcing strategies; collaborates with portfolio management team to understand what changing priorities may mean to the category and negotiation approach
• Develops and facilitate collaborative working relationships with Finance, Corporate Risk, Legal, and additional teams through communications and timely reporting of changes in critical business matters
• Consistently works to achieve a competitive advantage in total cost, quality, technology, and supply continuity across disciplines to ensure achievement of acceptable products and vendors as indicated by end-user groups
• Ensures consistent and defendable sourcing strategies and supply chain processes are in place and properly administered in compliance with all regulations and policies
• Provides regular updates on category strategies and supplier relationship management programs, including key performance metrics and status of process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree
• 0-3 years of professional experience OR previous internship experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
• Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more