SOURCING SPECIALIST I

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What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Sourcing Specialist I report to a Sourcing Lead with in The Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS)as a member of one of three sourcing groups: Clinical, Non-Clinical or Capital Equipment. Depending on placement, this position will be responsible for executing against a sourcing strategy for (1) capital equipment, (2) clinical products, or (3) non-clinical items and purchased services, all across a range of different types of contracts. The Sourcing Specialist I will engage in daily sourcing activities including drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting the monitoring of contract performance, contributing to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, developing, evaluating and managing vendor relationships and implementing contracts with end users. This position will also be responsible for conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practices, analyzing corporate spend and collaborating in cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive portfolio of pricing for capital equipment, clinical products, non-clinical items and purchased services.

The Sourcing Specialist I will collaborate with the Divisions of Analytics and Value Analysis within the JHHS Supply Chain Department. Area specific responsibilities may include reviewing buy vs. lease analysis and conducting total cost of ownership reviews (e.g., cost of consumables and service agreements should be reviewed in the capital purchase process). This position will be responsible for drafting contracts in coordination with JHHS Supply Chain Department Contract Managers 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."

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Location:

Johns Hopkins Health System

3910 Keswick Road

Baltimore, MD 21211

Hours:

40 Hours (Full Time)

Day Shift

Education:

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

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of supply chain contracting strategies, management and drafting, including an understanding of strategic sourcing, spend analytics, benchmarking, industry best practice and how to achieve cost reduction while maintaining or improving quality
• Knowledge of cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives/projects to support the sourcing of capital equipment, clinical products or assigned non-clinical items and purchased services (e.g., pricing, standardization and utilization)
• Basic knowledge of finances and the economics of sourcing capital equipment, non-clinical products and purchase services, or clinical products.
• Knowledge of demand planning and forecasting and asset management (capital equipment/clinical products and services/non-clinical product and services)
• Knowledge of contract negotiation, drafting and management

Work Experience:

• Applicants must have at least two years of work experience or residency/externship experience in Supply Chain or healthcare related field.
• OR applicants with a Master's Degree (MBA, MPH, MHA) must have at least six months of work experience in Supply Chain or healthcare related field

Skills:

• Ability to execute, with minimal supervision, against a sourcing strategy for capital equipment, clinical products, or assigned non-clinical items and purchased services in line with JHHS Supply Chain's strategic vision
• Negotiation and management skills for both Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)and contracts negotiated directly with vendors, as well as managing an RFP process
• Analytical skills to enable sourcing/contracting decisions for capital equipment, clinical products, or assigned non-clinical items and purchased services, through data (e.g., by referencing benchmarking, industry/market analysis, buy vs. lease analysis, total cost of ownership reviews and spend analysis)

Ability to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, and maintain internal customer and supplier relationships to ensure successful contract implementation and operational effectiveness

Interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to maintain strong business relationships

Ability to work well as a member of cross-functional teams (e.g., value analysis, analytics and end user teams, along with administration support staff)

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
• Retirement plans,
• Paid time off (PTO),
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents,
• Earn up to $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
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Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols.Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 36.49 per hour - Maximum 60.26 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.