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Clinical Engineering Strategic Sourcing - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Remote FT Days

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Training And Development
  • Report Writing
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Organizational Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Purchasing or a related field
  • Typically 5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiating
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, reporting, and cost-benefit analysis; ability to work independently

Requirements:

  • Creates, implements, administers, and communicates standardized procurement processes for parts across the system; engages team members to understand their needs and priorities
  • Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high-quality, and mutually beneficial relationships; ensures optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment; evaluates supplier offerings to determine best fit
  • Develops policies and procedures related to all procurement functions; reviews contract proposals to ensure functional terms meet Clinical Engineering needs
  • Manages parts inventory and purchase orders to support operations; determines appropriate par levels and trains staff on procurement policies and procedures

Job description

Department:

11825 Enterprise Corporate - HTM : Enterprise Support Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Remote Full Time 7:30-4:00 CST

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

You must live in one of the following states to be considered for this remote opportunity - AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

Major Responsibilities:

  • You must live in one of the following states to be considered for this remote opportunity - AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY
  • Creates, implements, administers, and communicates processes to achieve standardization of parts acquisition and usage throughout the system.
  • Engages fellow team members to understand their needs, objectives, and priorities. Develops effective processes to meet them.
  • Partners with suppliers to develop cost-effective, high quality, and mutually beneficial relationships. Works with vendors to ensure optimal availability and transit time of parts, supplies, and minor equipment. Evaluates suppliers operations and offerings to determine the best fit for Clinical Engineering.
  • Develops policies and procedures relating to all procurement functions within area of expertise.
  • Reviews contract proposals to ensure that the functional terms of the agreement meet the needs and objectives of Clinical Engineering.
  • Manages parts inventory to effectively support operations and minimize expense. Determines appropriate par levels based on statistical analysis.
  • Manages purchase orders to ensure they conform to Advocate Aurora Health Care policy and standard terms and conditions.
  • Trains Clinical Engineering staff on procurement policies and procedures as they relate to operations.


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • None Required.


Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Purchasing or related field.


Experience Required:

  • Typically requires 5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiating.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Proficient in utilizing software and hardware technology to effectively perform all job functions.
  • Must have excellent human relation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical, organization and time management skills.
  • Strong database, spreadsheet and report writing skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of department's functionality and processes.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in cost benefit analysis.
  • Ability to effectively work independently without immediate, direct supervision.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Exposed to normal office environment areas.
  • Must have ability to lift up to 50 lb. and overhead occasionally.
  • Uses a computer for extended periods of the day.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • This position requires occasional travel so the incumbent may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
  • Working atmosphere may contain dust/dirt fumes and odors.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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