Associate Vice President Clinical Sourcing
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson HealthNumber of Positions In Requisition 1

 Job Details Responsible for the leadership and management of the Jefferson Network Strategic Sourcing organization, which includes all phases of Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain Value Analysis. The Contracting function includes the acquisition, bidding, analysis, negotiations, selection, supplier management and implementation processes, and for positioning contracting to work towards consistently improving the Network's position by identifying and gaining on-going value through effective supplier management. Oversees the Network Procurement functions in supporting the internal customers with non-stock orders, maintenance service agreements, and capital order placement, order expediting, and product sourcing. Responsible for leadership and oversight of the Network Value Analysis process, enhancing the Network's efforts of integrating clinical and non-clinical product and equipment evaluation through designated Network Value Analysis teams. Provides management direction, assessment, research, and analysis, in tandem with the VA teams in order to assist with the final selection process. Coordinates communication and the development of strategy and opportunities with the Value Analysis teams. Has key responsibility for identifying opportunities and coordinating with the Supply Management Division and associated Network members to achieve overall value in terms of cost and efficiencies. Job Description Summary Responsible for the leadership and management of the Jefferson Network Strategic Sourcing organization, which includes all phases of Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain Value Analysis. The Contracting function includes the acquisition, bidding, analysis, negotiations, selection, supplier management and implementation processes, and for positioning contracting to work towards consistently improving the Network's position by identifying and gaining on-going value through effective supplier management. Oversees the Network Procurement functions in supporting the internal customers with non-stock orders, maintenance service agreements, and capital order placement, order expediting, and product sourcing. Responsible for leadership and oversight of the Network Value Analysis process, enhancing the Network's efforts of integrating clinical and non-clinical product and equipment evaluation through designated Network Value Analysis teams. Provides management direction, assessment, research, and analysis, in tandem with the VA teams in order to assist with the final selection process. Coordinates communication and the development of strategy and opportunities with the Value Analysis teams. Has key responsibility for identifying opportunities and coordinating with the Supply Management Division and associated Network members to achieve overall value in terms of cost and efficiencies. Job Duties Provides overall direction and oversight to the Network Value Analysis (VA) program working in collaboration with the VA teams, VA leadership and steering committee members to develop ongoing opportunities and assist in delivering VA initiatives. Provides updates to senior leadership on the VA program and specific VA projects, which includes measuring and documenting deliverables. Works collaboratively with all stakeholders within the Network to obtain absolute requirements for products and services and provides qualitative reasons and assessments that influence an acquisition decision or reason to change a standard. Provides direction and oversight to Jefferson contracting personnel in order to effectively manage and maintain the Jefferson contract portfolio. Provides expertise and reinforcement of proper techniques for negotiations, terminations, modifications and updates to agreements with suppliers including effective consolidation and standardization of contract terms and conditions that benefit the network on an ongoing basis. Coordinates contracting activities with Jefferson&r…