Overview

Responsible for the overall management of assigned portfolio categories, including development and implementation of category strategy in coordination with key stakeholders. Ensures the best possible cost position through contract strategy development using market tools, supplier negotiations, product standardization, contract implementation, and contract performance review. Coordinates with clinical effectiveness councils by providing data relevant to given initiatives by product category. Identifies and supports opportunities such as standardization, utilization and new emerging technologies related by category to the appropriate key stakeholders. Coordinates new product, capitol, purchase service and technology requests related to contract category. Works under limited guidance on projects and problems of a complex nature using tools and independent judgment to make decisions, build relationships, serves as the product portfolio expert and ensures deliverables are met for assigned categories. Provides guidance to assigned portfolio specialist. Collaborates with group purchasing organization on strategy, benchmarking, and opportunities within their portfolio. Responsible for the appropriate implementation and retrospective analysis of initiatives by category. Owns supplier relationships based on assigned categories, develops strategic plans, monitor vendor performance, and conducts business reviews. Responsible for collaborating with operational leaders for approval. Assists in identifying priorities within the service lines, serve as a resource/mentor to the Contract Portfolio Managers and Specialists, and may take lead role in major department initiatives or projects. Participates in the development and execution of strategic short and long term goals for the department. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall strategy of supply chain and clinical effectiveness.