Strategic Sourcing Category Manager at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Contract System Administrator position is responsible for leading efforts to develop implement and support the standardized contract management processes and principles for both internal stakeholders and external partners. This individual oversees a comprehensive contract management system that supports the full contract lifecycle facilitates issue resolution enhances communication and ensures transparency throughout the contracting and post-contract phases by building strong relationships with internal teams. The Contract System Administrator collaborates with Legal to create and maintain contract templates workflows checklists and standardized language to ensure consistency and compliance. This role also supports leadership of the contract support team including Contract Coordinators to ensure standardized execution of the contract lifecycle.Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConducts strategy meetings with hospital teams and key vendors to identify opportunities shortfalls and clinical and operational requirements. Facilitates pricing discussions and obtains senior management and supplier input on timelines and deliverables. Represents Supply Chain in all category specific service line council meetings.Partners with key stakeholders such as internal Supply Chain Management (SCM) and End-user Partners and external Vendor Partners to analyze opportunities for standardization cost savings and improved product selection.Serves as a mentor and resource for team members. Assists with training and development.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLeads end-to-end strategic sourcing for complex high-spend and/or physician preference categories including RFPs negotiations contracts and supplier relationships across area of responsibility as assigned.Independently performs service line specific clinical administrative market and operational research to support proposal and contract development.Independently creates negotiates and incorporates contract amendments renegotiating the contract if required to accommodate scope changes.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssesses risk and provide recommendations that protect the organizations interests.Verifies all contracts are properly executed and maintained in contract databases.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIndependently negotiates complex contracts in conjunction with hospital departments ensuring all hospital policies and best practices are incorporated including legal regulatory Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR) onsite supplier language and requirements. Represents Supply Chain in all Supplier negotiations.Negotiates contract pricing terms and conditions in addition to monitoring price compliance.Ensures contractual performance measures are met by all vendors.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSExecutes new contracts in line with the hospitals strategic goals and vision to continuously drive value visibility and transparency across the entire Houston Methodist system. Supports and fosters an environment of continuous.Assumes responsibility for own professional development. Completes the My Development Plan (MDP).This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related fieldMasters degree in Supply Chain or Business or related field preferredWORK EXPERIENCESeven years of experience in contracting and supply chain; for internal employees six years of experience in contracting and supply chainLicense/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDN/ALICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERREDCCMA - Certified Contract Management Associate (NCMA)KSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesAbility to build relationships negotiate influence and create win-win situations with multiple stakeholdersPossess ability to work with complex contracting concepts and language to draft execute and manage complex legal documents. Ability to manage large volumes of contracts in different stages of completionAbility to conduct contract due diligence before recommendation to execute such as assessment of clinical needs financial impact and terms and conditionsAbility to perform in a self-directed fast-paced environment with time sensitive projects with changing deadlines and prioritiesAbility to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes when issue or concerns are identifiedDemonstrate analytical communication and presentation skillsKnowledge of healthcare supplies including medical/surgical supplies and equipmentA high level of interpersonal skills is required to develop relationships with hospital staff and vendors gain the cooperation of others communication effectively regarding complex information and negotiate terms and conditionsDemonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products including outlook excel PowerPoint and word along with other supply chain and data mining tools. Advanced spreadsheet skills including pivot tables v-look ups and managing large data setsSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* NoTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany ProfileHouston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute a comprehensive residency program a global business division numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall HM employs over 25000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Finance Control,Finance,ABAP,Body Care,Business Analytics,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1