Supply Chain Sourcing Lead- Peri Op

The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation (JHHS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality patient health care in the treatment and prevention of human illness.

• Work-life balance
  - Hybrid role, will work in office 2-3 days per week
  - Keswick Rd, Baltimore MD location- free parking.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 403B Savings Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time off & Paid holidays.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits.
• Health and wellness programs and MORE!

Reporting into the Director of Sourcing at the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS), the Sourcing Lead is responsible for executing against a sourcing strategy for clinical items and purchased services for clinical departments, including Radiology, OR, etc. across a range of different types of contracts. This position includes leading daily contracting activities such as drafting and negotiating contracts, (both GPO and local contracts), monitoring contract performance, developing, evaluating managing vendor relationships and options, building relationships with stakeholders across JHHS to reach consensus and implementing contracts with end users.

In addition, the Sourcing Lead is responsible for conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practice and deep collaboration with Value Analysis teams (and other stakeholders, e.g. hospitals) to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive departmental contracting portfolio.

The Sourcing Lead will participate in the formulation, development and revision to policies, procedures and strategies related to strategic sourcing as appropriate. This position will maintain a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments in assigned categories, including their clinical applications. This position will be responsible for drafting contracts and providing guidance and training in coordination with Supply Chain Department Contract Analysts and the JHHS Legal Department.

The process of sourcing clinical products, non-clinical items and purchased services, and capital equipment and related services will align with the vision for the future of Supply Chain, “sourcing the best quality products at the best price, treating customers with service orientation and focusing on supply chain excellence internally.”

• At least 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain in a healthcare field and one year of prior leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute against contracting strategies for assigned clinical department(s) in line with JHHS Supply Chain’s strategic vision
  • Advanced contract drafting, negotiation and contract management skills for both Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and contracts negotiated directly with vendors, as well as managing an RFP process
• Ability to leverage advanced analytical skills to inform sourcing/contracting strategies, by referencing benchmarking, industry/market analysis, buy vs. lease analysis, total cost of ownership reviews and spend analysis)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, and maintain internal customer and supplier relationships to ensure successful contract implementation and operational effectiveness
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to maintain strong business relationships
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives (e.g. pricing, standardization and utilization)
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complex, large-scale projects as a program leader
• Ability to respond appropriately and competently to the demands of work challenges when confronted with changes, ambiguity, diversity and other pressures
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams (e.g. value analysis teams, physicians and clinical staff and administration support staff)
• Supervision and oversight of team operations.
• Represents the Supply Chain Department as a member and/or leader in various value analysis processes and committees.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Public Health, Hospital Administration or related business/finance areas. Master’s Degree preferred.