Value Analysis Specialist | Purchasing

Overview

Acts as a liaison in between Suppliers, Value Analysis peers, and clinical areas to prioritize new product requests, standardization opportunities, and support of the organization's supply expense and cost reduction efforts. Works closely with Purchasing, Contracting, and other Supply Chain staff. Responsible for data mining and collection, benchmarking, and performing cost benefit analysis to show financial impact to the organization and/or specific cost centers.

Exercises discretion and independent judgment. Collaborates with Value Analysis staff system wide to promote efficiency, standardization, and appropriate utilization of resources, while maintaining the highest level of clinical care/outcomes.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree healthcare or business-related field required.

Five or more years of experience in a comparable job in a healthcare/related setting may substitute for the degree requirement, on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum 4 years' experience in healthcare field required. Experience should consist of two or more of the following areas:
Purchasing, Data Collection & Analysis, Supplier Negotiations, Project Management, and/or currently providing a service link between Customers & Physicians. Position requires initiative and the ability to work independently, demonstrating organizational skills and flexibility. Proven ability to problem-solve, clearly communicate, and intermediate use of Microsoft Office is essential.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE:

A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A