Supply Chain Sourcing - Seattle, United States - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (fred Hutch)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (fred Hutch) Seattle, United States

1 week ago

Description

Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Manager

Job ID

27285

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location

US-WA-Seattle

Category

Materials Management and Support Services

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Identify strategic sourcing initiatives, drive cost savings, quality improvement, identify and improve efficiencies and support growth strategies across respective departments. Execute sourcing strategies. Oversees overall contract administration, compliance, and implementation of procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for negotiation of key business terms related to contract arrangements, service level expectations and ongoing portfolio maintenance. Develops qualitative/quantitative analyses and methodologies to support product utilization and cost reduction efforts with the assistance of the Business Analyst. Manages and supports the customer relationships, customers include clinical leaders and team members throughout Fred Hutch.
Manages and keeps current with contracts throughout their duration, ensuring that departments are informed about the contracts, performance requirements, and any relevant changes. Manages many contracts for Fred Hutch providing technical assistance on options, interpretations, requirements, and benefits as the liaison. Organizes, and maintains contract records and files documenting contracts.
Defines and manages the supplier performance management and development activities. Evaluates and monitors financial health of critical suppliers. Understands economics, industry trends, market trends, supplier dynamics and the competitive landscape to sustain successful strategic sourcing activities and productive supplier development activities. Fosters relationships with suppliers and monitors supplier performance, development, and risk.
Effectively communicates throughout the organization strategies and activities related to how products and services are to be sourced, contracted, purchased, and managed. Promotes Supply Chain philosophy for implementing cost improvement initiatives and new product introductions.
Responsible for analyzing expenditures related to a Fred Hutch procurement.
Supports the relationship with the Group Purchasing Organization and primary distributors to create alignment, collaboration, and utilization of contracts/services/resources from those organizations.
Manages the Product Evaluation, Standardization and Safety Work group focused on product introductions, value analysis and utilization review consistent with Fred Hutch policies and procedures. Partner with stakeholders to implement strategies that rationalize our supply chain base and standardizes products.
Provides Supply Chain Sourcing team with the information needed on item master changes, contracts, and pricing to keep the Censeo system updated with the most accurate data to avoid data integrity issues.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of health care experience.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals.
Experience negotiating with suppliers.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate professionally with all clinical departments.

Preferred:

Minimum 2 years of contracting experience.
Minimum 2 years previous Lead or supervisory experience.
Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient; financial modeling preferred.
Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Awareness of best practices regarding vendor management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.)
Excellent documentation and requirements analysis.
Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $104,416.00 to $165,006.40, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation days per year), paid sick leave days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling