Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Eden Prairie, United States - Agiliti Health

Description

**Job Description:**

**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Strategic Sourcing Specialist reports to the Sourcing Manager and is responsible for end-to-end procurement of products and services essential to operations, inclusive of executing cost saving opportunities, develop strong supplier relationships through detailed spend analysis, strategic contract negotiation and management of seamless availability of all products to support operational objectives.

**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Responsible for strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), third party distribution suppliers and/or service partners.

+ Analyze data and market trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and identify emerging opportunities.

+ Establish purchasing policies to ensure compliance within the operations organization.

+ Evaluate supplier competencies and performance ratings with cross-functional stakeholders: Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Field Operations and Quality.

+ Ability to develop reports and analyze data to make necessary business decisions and hold suppliers accountable to contract commitments.

+ Lead semi-annual business reviews with strategic suppliers.

+ Manage excess and obsolescence inventory in alignment to equipment life cycle management.

+ Negotiate quality issues with suppliers and cross functional stakeholders: Quality, Legal, and Field Operations teams.

+ Partner with logistics teams to provide purchase order ETAs from suppliers including other shipment and/or back order details.

+ Support new and/or alternate source requests and facilitate through necessary approval process as needed.

+ Provide supplier forecasts for future demand to remain compliance with supplier lead-times.

+ Support accounts payable invoice exceptions.

+ Promote continuous improvement of productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the organization as assigned.

+ Provide team back up support including cross functional teams as needed.

**OTHER DUTIES**

+ Facilitate field operation access to supplier portals for PM and Repair authorization

+ Setup Training Sessions between Agiliti Subject Matter Experts and Supplier Training Teams.

+ Maintain catalog of accessible capital equipment, repair parts, and services for stakeholder reference.

+ Work closely with district offices across the country including corporate staff to resolve operational issues.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**

+ Bachelors degree in related field

+ 3+ years previous logistics, purchasing, supply chain or capital sales experience

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

+ Minimum Travel Requirements: 10%

+ Prominent level of financial and business/operations acumen

+ Strong organizational skills, with ability to engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously

+ Advanced oral and written communication skills including superior customer service abilities

+ High degree of initiative, independent judgment and professionalism.

+ Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Advanced skills within Microsoft Suite of Applications

+ Ability to lead through system/application requirement gathering, process design, implementation and stabilization.

+ Ability to lead through change

+ Understanding of project management and methodologies

**DISCLAIMER**

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and the company.

_It is the policy of Agiliti to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws. In addition, Agiliti will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Agiliti strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who make good faith reports of alleged violations of this policy or who cooperate in Agilitis investigation of such reports. Affirmative Action Policy Statements )_

_You may be required to obtain certain vaccinations, or provide proof of current vaccination status, based on customer and/or company requirements. If vaccination is required, Agiliti will provide specific directions and cover the expense at a participating clinic. Please note, this includes the COVID-19 vaccination._

_Agiliti offers a robust suite of benefits for regular, full-time, non-union employees including: health insurance options for Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Short- and Long-Term Disability plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance Options, Paid Time Off, 401K Saving Plan with employer match, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Daily Pay program, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs._

_Agiliti is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants consistent with state and federal law._

_If you require assistance with your application, please contact_

**Primary Job Location:**

Corporate MN

**Additional Locations (if applicable):**

**Job Title:**

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Company:**

Agiliti

**Location City:**

Eden Prairie

**Location State:**

Minnesota

Agiliti helps hospitals reclaim millions of dollars in wasted spending by connecting broken medical equipment processes. Our Equipment Value Management (EVM) framework connects previously siloed departments with highly agile and fully integrated equipment workflows. Our customers also deploy the individual elements of EVM Clinical Engineering, Onsite Equipment Management and Rental Services to ensure patient-ready equipment is in the right place at the right time. More than 7,000 hospitals and health systems rely on Agiliti to reduce costs and free their clinicians to spend more time caring for patients. Our nationwide network ensures quick response to customer needs throughout the U.S.

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