Spend Management Analyst at The University of Kansas Health System

Position TitleSpend Management AnalystSouthlake CampusPosition Summary / Career Interest:Central Link Services (CLS) a subsidiary organization supporting healthcare provider organizations across the region delivers strategic operational services that enhance clinical and financial performance. The Spend Management Analyst plays a critical role in the daily operations of CLS ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence for member organizations. This position is responsible for proactively identifying assessing and mitigating supply chain risks while analyzing business practices to drive efficiency and alignment with the mission and strategic goals of The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS). Specific duties include healthcare operations supplier relationship GPO contracting and network optimization.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsActively measure assess and refine the level of customer service provided to meet the evolving needs of CLS membership. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by soliciting feedback and refining processes to enhance customer service delivery.Collaborate with TUKHS Spend Management and Pharmacy departments to identify and implement initiatives based on new contract opportunities and contract revisions. Drive business through GPO contracts to maximize financial benefit to TUKHS and CLS members. Negotiate local contracts when GPO contracts are unavailable or do not meet the needs of CLS.Utilize key metrics and data to identify strategic initiatives and create actionable responses for CLS. Interpret and leverage analytics to create additional value streams for CLS through the ongoing analysis of contract compliance membership participation levels standardization and utilization.Coordinates maintains and assists in implementation of national and regional Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) programs.Assists GPO members and affiliates with the administration of supply and equipment contract portfolios.Manage relations with members GPO manufacturers and distributors.Analyze procurement inventory and logistics data to identify opportunities for member.Create dashboards and reports to measure contract compliance and collaborate with members for continuous improvement.Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align CLS strategies with patient care and organizational values.Engage with suppliers to drive value for all stakeholders and collaborate to build innovative programs.Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g. FDA HIPAA Joint Commission) and ESG reporting standards (e.g. GRI SASB).Stay informed on industry best practices regulatory changes and emerging technologies in healthcare supply chain.Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Business Management Nursing or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR8 or more years of experience in Supply Chain.Preferred Licensure and CertificationCertified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP)Required Language SkillsFluent English - Commands advanced communication skills with various levels of professionals within multiple media/formatsKnowledge RequirementsStrong analytical skills with experience using tools like Excel Power BI Tableau or similar.Knowledge of healthcare Materials Management organizational structure workflow and operating procedures.Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Workday Tecsys) and healthcare inventory management systems.Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and project management skills.Strong supplier relationship management skills.Strong understanding of healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and aggregation groupsTime Type:Part timeJob Requisition ID:R-48479We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right jobWe can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Active Directory,Customer Service,End user,Access Points,Deskside Support,Windows,SCCM,Troubleshoot,User Accounts,Desktop,PC,Backup,Setup,hardware,Technical Support Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1