• Job Description

  Req#: R-105144

  We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

  Organization:

  SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

  Position Overview:

  Establishes and leads strategy and oversight for clinical supply savings and value creation for the organization. Develops service level plans to drive year over year clinical supply, price and variation reductions for the health system through collaboration among service lines and divisional leaders. Provides oversight of negotiations and execution of contracts for clinical supplies in accordance with Sutter standards and works with business partners at the strategic level, understanding goals and proposing plans to support them effectively. Responsible for product standardization, reduction, contract compliance, and maintaining pricing integrity. Oversees development, communication, and implementation of strategic sourcing and value analysis project plans and activities to include management of schedule, cost, resources, and deliverables throughout all levels of the organization. Identifies program critical success factors and driving mitigation of significant issues and risks are key to this role. Drives the delivery of total value product selection, ensuring, the improvement in patient care quality through evidence-based evaluation of products and equipment. Responsible for developing a team and oversees measures performance to system, team, and individual goals. This position requires onsite presence as needed.

  Job Description:

  JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Leads a team who partners with service line leadership to develop pipeline of cost saving projects base in cost reduction and optimized utilization.
  • Meets savings goal mutually agreed to by supply chain and service line leadership.
  • Facilitates the coordination of strategic sourcing and value analysis
  • Ensures the integration of quality and efficiency improvements into day-to-day hospital and non-acute operations as related to strategic sourcing and value analysis
  • Implements performance standards, metrics and action plans that can be tracked against timelines to evaluate organizational performance
  • Implements multi- year strategic plans developed by department leadership, conducting annual goal setting, performance monitoring, physician relationship strategies, outreach programs and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains plans to effectively implement total non-salary expense initiatives related to supplies and capital equipment and related lifecycle expenses.
  • Develops and maintains strategies to coordinate with operations and clinical leadership and councils on standardization of supplies and capital equipment.
  • Maintains an operating culture which is disciplined, accountable, consistent, cost-effective, and collaborative, and ensures that patient wellbeing and safety are paramount
  • Provides oversight and project management of contract conversion/implementation process
  • Verifies the key success indicators as the basis for managing the project, and sets and meets deadlines
  • Oversees a comprehensive supplier performance management program with a focus on supplier rationalization, setting shared goals and measuring progress toward those goals. The program will encompass supplier access protocols and controls.
  • Develops people
  • Monitor team structures, staff selection, performance management, salary administration, career planning, and budget management to ensure optimal use of human resources for integration project teams.
  • Coach and guide virtual teams made up of indirect reports.
  • Ensure the team is adequately equipped to perform their duties and responsibilities and have the knowledge, competencies and skills.
  • Define appropriate development opportunities based on skill and competency requirements
  • Provide regular and effective performance feedback to team.
  • Encourage feedback from other teams for professional development. Utilize such feedback for self-improvement.

  EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

  TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 12 years recent relevant experience

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

  Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

  Proven track record in driving data-driven decision-making and delivering actionable insights.

  Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex data findings to diverse stakeholders including multiple levels including executive leaders through front-line team members.

  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and align analytics initiatives with organizational goals.

  Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively creates, develops, and builds strong relationships with senior-level decision-makers, including physician and C-suite leaders, clinical staff, and vendors.

  Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and developing team members.

  Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

  Strong customer service orientation with consistent and timely follow-up on issues.

  Ability to inspire confidence, diffuse tension, and act as a change agent.

  Ability to lead multidisciplinary groups and present to various levels of the organization

  Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.

  Ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentation

  Ability to quickly grasp data provided in opportunity analyses and effectively secure feedback to the supplying source as to its quality

  Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, and alternative sources of supply, purchasing, and distribution systems, contract administration, and new or emerging trends in the industry

  Team leadership and organization skills

  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation

  Adaptable with a high tolerance of ambiguity

  Ability to successfully facilitate team meetings that may involve competing objectives

  Job Shift:

  Days

  Schedule:

  Full Time

  Days of the Week:

  Monday - Friday

  Weekend Requirements:

  As Needed

  Benefits:

  Yes

  Unions:

  No

  Position Status:

  Exempt

  Weekly Hours:

  40

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

  Pay Range is $91.30 to $146.08 / hour. For States: Illinois , Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada Pay Range is $83.00 to $120.35 / hour.

  The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

• About the company

  Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health delivery system headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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