Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing, Pharma/Med-Surg (Hybrid) - Resource Management
Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing, Pharma/Med-Surg (Hybrid) - Resource Management
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$ 84200 - 148500
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Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
Leads sourcing team in developing negotiating maintaining and updating contracts and vendor relationships for Medical/Surgical and Pharmaceutical products and services. Works with the School of Medicine to identify products and services to target for contracting solicits and evaluates proposals negotiates contracts and works to secure benchmarking information. Prepares contract information for distribution filing and publication. Reports on contract and customer service activities. Participates in contract and customer service strategy sessions. Reviews purchase request documents for policy compliance and appropriateness. May have direct and indirect supervisory responsibility over sourcing team personnel in supporting these duties.Specific Commodity: Pharmaceutical Products Medical Supplies & Equipment contract responsibility is greater than $
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Contract Management
- Negotiation RFP development and assessment supplier relationships business review meetings identification and target contracting opportunities monitor contract utilization review and assess Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements.
Purchase Request Document Review
- Insures appropriateness of requests advise departments of cost saving opportunities.
- Purchase order and contract sign-off authority up to $500000.
Reporting
- Develops and reviews spend analysis prepares and documents cost savings etc.
Customer Service
- Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the various organizations at WashU particularly within the School of Medicine.
- Assists departments with pharmaceutical medical supply and equipment requirements
- Troubleshooting issues as they occur.
- Reviews terms and conditions documents for external departments as needed.
Special Projects
- Manages special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Hybrid position
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Ability to travel from office to other university locations and to off-site meetings around St. Louis (Minimual overnight air travel; but can happen occasionally.)
- High energy for potential long hours
Equipment
- Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in procurement contracting business or related field or combination of education and experience to equal 8 years of procurement contracting business or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years experience in purchasing (pharmaceutical products preferred) materials management accounting or other pertinent areas.
- Pharmacy Technicians License.
- Three years of management/supervisory experience is a plus.
- Strong negotiation analytical and communication skills (verbal and written) and a sensitivity to effectively interacting with a highly diverse campus community.
- Expertise in influencing and leading matrixed teams.
- Good organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to develop and recommend effective short and long-range strategic plans.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and software such as Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of the Workday software tool.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Computer Literacy Contract Development Contract Management Contract Negotiations Influencing Skills Matrix Leadership Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Multitasking Negotiation Oral Communications Organizing Self-Organization (Business) Workday Financials Written CommunicationGrade
G15Salary Range
$84200.00 - $148500.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
