Corporate Director of Supply Chain, Value Analysis (RN) - Community Hospital Corporation

Community Hospital Corporation (CHC), a DFW Top 100 Employer, is looking for a Corporate Director of Supply Chain, Value Analysis based out of our home office in Plano, TX. This position, under general supervision, leads and executes corporate-wide supply chain processes, cost-saving initiatives, and materials management efficiencies for our owned, managed, and affiliated healthcare facilities.

This is an exciting onsite role at our beautiful corporate offices located in Plano between Legacy West and Grandscape. At CHC we enjoy an outstanding work environment, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including paid fitness facility membership, tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, free covered parking, and a great company culture.

The Corporate Director of Supply Chain, Value Analysis, reporting to the VP of Strategic Accounts and Vendor Management, also establishes and coordinates a system-wide value analysis program, serving as the clinical expert for products in the Supply Chain Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops evidence-based value processes and strategies for clinical products, services, equipment, and technology to align system objectives and strategic goals and control system spend.
• Monitors target project completion dates and implemented savings by Value Analysis Committee, Primary Lead, Project Status, and by Initiative to ensure annual Value Analysis savings and outcomes goals are achieved.
• Directs product/service introduction, investigation, analysis, education, conversion, issue resolution, and tracking of projected outcomes.
• Facilitates relationships with physicians, key stakeholders, and executives to optimize the value of the Group Purchasing Organization related to value analysis initiatives (supplies, implants, and purchased services).
• Provides corporate supply chain and materials management/GPO direction and support to approximately 30 acute care facilities.
• Provides strategic direction for materials management and supply chain operations for owned and managed hospitals that are assigned
• Manages Corporate Supply Chain Functions to include custom contracting, hospital level Materials Management, Corporate Department Operations and implementing best practices for procurement, inventory management & distribution, and logistics for owned and managed facilities. 
• Provides support and serves as a resource for driving contract compliance and cost savings initiatives for GPO affiliate members.
• Ensuring new GPO & CHC Contracts are implemented for assigned facilities with the correct contract information to facilitate accurate reporting capabilities and a high level of contract compliance with CHC Supply Trust and GPO agreements for cost savings, rebates, and market share and/or volume commitment level requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive operational and logistical assessments at designated facilities as needed or assigned to identify areas for cost savings and operational improvement.

General Duties

• Serves as a clinical, operational and technical resource for Supply Chain, in the communication and resolution of related issues; negotiates successful resolutions and provides education about products, operations, and GPO/CHC Contracts. 
• Work closely with clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders to identify areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing quality or patient care.
• Manages and optimizes supplier and vendor performance including continuous improvement, innovations, conflict resolution, and escalation as necessary to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Fosters a positive environment in the corporate office and when working with member hospitals, with the goal of developing a high level of productivity and commitment while ensuring that they are meeting the needs of departmental customers, co-workers, vendors and members.
• Exhibits appropriate quality service behaviors in meeting and/or exceeding the needs of departmental customers, co-workers and others they encounter as representatives of CHC.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends and government regulations as appropriate.
• Upholds and supports the company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 40%  to support facilities and lead new onboarding implementation.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Clinical Certification/License.

• RN experience within the following acute care settings: Operating Room/Surgery, Cardiovascular, Cath Lab, or ICU
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. 
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare value analysis, clinical supply chain, or acute care hospital performance improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in a management role.
• Preferred Account management or Supply Chain experience, demonstrating success in operational management, contract negotiation and implementation of cost savings. 
• GPO experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of healthcare purchasing, products and services, inventory management systems, distribution/operations, contracting and automated systems.
• Knowledge of group purchasing organizations, programs and processes.
• Knowledge and general familiarity with multiple healthcare MMIS platforms.
• Knowledge of standard health care product descriptions, units of measure, and pricing information often maintained in a materials management information system.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff and respecting all differences.
• Ability to define realistic, specific goals and objectives and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to produce quality results.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with others.
• Communicates openly, respectfully, and timely.
• Shares information appropriately.
• Keeps others well informed.
• Encourages others to share contrary views.
• Responds in a timely manner to messages/requests.
• Expresses self well in writing.
• Possess a strong customer and service to others orientation.
• Possess and utilize a core set of ethical and moral values.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• Possess proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Benefits

At CHC we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including paid fitness facility membership, tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources and other benefits

CHC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.