Sourcing Specialist Supply Chain Management

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 27

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist supports the Supply Chain Management department by leading and executing sourcing activities while also assisting with Value Analysis (VA) processes with a strong emphasis on driving Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract compliance. This role is responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities negotiating pricing analyzing pricing and utilization data capturing and conveying total cost of ownership and helping to ensure Hospital purchases align with GPO and other contracting strategies. The Sourcing Specialist works under the guidance of the Value Analysis Manager and regularly collaborates with Purchasing Inventory Control clinical and non-clinical stakeholders throughout the Hospital and external vendors/suppliers to ensure the Hospital obtains high-quality products at the best overall value. This role is designed for an individual with foundational supply chain knowledge who is ready to develop deeper expertise in healthcare sourcing supplier coordination and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors or Associates degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Prior experience in healthcare supply chain sourcing purchasing contracting value analysis or a related role preferred.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a working knowledge of healthcare purchasing sourcing workflows and supplier relationship management with the ability to apply basic sourcing principles in day-to-day activities.
Understands the purpose and structure of value analysis and effectively supports product evaluations trials and data collection in alignment with clinical financial and operational priorities.
Demonstrates awareness of GPO contracts and organizational sourcing standards and consistently follows established compliance requirements.
Collects reviews and interprets pricing utilization and spend data to support sourcing decisions and identify standardization or savings opportunities.
Maintains accurate records documentation and system entries related to contracts vendors and sourcing initiatives.
Works effectively with clinicians department leaders and internal supply chain partners to gather requirements respond to inquiries and support sourcing initiatives.
Communicates professionally with vendors and suppliers managing routine requests documentation and follow-ups while escalating issues appropriately.
Follows established sourcing value analysis and procurement processes consistently and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.
Identifies basic sourcing or contract issues evaluates options and recommends practical solutions within defined guidelines.
Uses ERP/MMIS systems spreadsheets and reporting tools effectively to support sourcing implementation and analysis.

Schedule:

Full-Time
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Range:

Hourly Non-Exempt Position
$17.61 - $27.00

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors or Associates degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Prior experience in healthcare supply chain sourcing purchasing contracting value analysis or a related role preferred.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a working knowledge of healthcare purchasing sourcing workflows and supplier relationship management with the ability to apply basic sourcing principles in day-to-day activities.
Understands the purpose and structure of value analysis and effectively supports product evaluations trials and data collection in alignment with clinical financial and operational priorities.
Demonstrates awareness of GPO contracts and organizational sourcing standards and consistently follows established compliance requirements.
Collects reviews and interprets pricing utilization and spend data to support sourcing decisions and identify standardization or savings opportunities.
Maintains accurate records documentation and system entries related to contracts vendors and sourcing initiatives.
Works effectively with clinicians department leaders and internal supply chain partners to gather requirements respond to inquiries and support sourcing initiatives.
Communicates professionally with vendors and suppliers managing routine requests documentation and follow-ups while escalating issues appropriately.
Follows established sourcing value analysis and procurement processes consistently and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.
Identifies basic sourcing or contract issues evaluates options and recommends practical solutions within defined guidelines.
Uses ERP/MMIS systems spreadsheets and reporting tools effectively to support sourcing implementation and analysis.

Schedule: