Senior Supply Chain Coordinator
Covenant Management Systems, L.P.ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC: Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/ (https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/) PURPOSE The overall role of the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator is to ensure that appropriate products and services for Austin Regional Clinic, Covenant Management Systems, and related entities (“organization”) are acquired in the most timely, cost effective, and efficient manner. Drives cost saving initiatives for the organization by negotiating best contract pricing and terms with major suppliers and ensures the application of best practices that meet or exceed industry standards. Coordinates RFPs and projects with other members of the Purchasing staff, including Purchasing Coordinators, to ensure the organization is consistent in its purchasing policies and its approach to achieving best prices and practices with all suppliers. Responsible for creation and implementation of new supplier contracts, including project management with supplier, coordination of Oracle or identified system setup, and end-user communication and training. Develops and prepares routine and ad hoc reports for the organization as needed. Develops and maintains ongoing supplier performance evaluations to ensure optimum service and value for the organization in all supplier relationships. Maintains excellent customer service with all departments within the organization and with external suppliers. Carries out all duties while respecting patient confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In collaboration with the Purchasing Manager, provides strong leadership in driving cost savings initiatives for the organization. Identifies opportunities for cost savings for supplies and services, as well as in effective and efficient internal processes. Coordinates the implementation of these initiatives with the organization’s internal customers while providing strong project management. Identifies, tracks, and reports cost savings results to the Purchasing Manager. Leads supply chain projects such as RFPs, vendor evaluation, new contract implementation, etc. Coordinates internal projects such as new clinic openings with the organization’s designated project managers. Manages both local and GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) contracts for Purchasing. Serves as coordinator to receive and communicate contract information as necessary. Maximizes the use of available contracts including the utilization of GPO contracts. Evaluates potential alternatives when available including use of generics, substitutes, or value-added services. Works proactively with appropriate Operations personnel on the acceptance and use of generics by explaining cost savings and industry acceptance of product. Communicates with all parties as to the status of products and services required for the organization to maintain an efficient and effective operation and to support and facilitate ongoing quality patient care. Collaborates with internal customers to understand operations and their needs. Together with Purchasing management, works to align supply chain support for those operations with the organization’s strategic direction to ensure maximization of efficiency and overall cost effectiveness. Receives requests for specific products or services from within the organization and determines if the request is appropriate. Based on the needs assessed in collabora…