Director Purchased Services

This position is incentive eligible. Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Purchased Services you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications The Director of Purchased Services is responsible for implementing a strategic purchased services expense management program for a national, multi-facility, integrated delivery network (IDN). This position will focus on purchased services and shall be an employee of Valify and dedicated to the Nashville-based Client on a full time, exclusive basis, to coordinate efforts between Valify and Client's supply chain contracting team. This coordination is intended to manage purchased services initiatives through opportunity identification, contract conversion and implementation, and to support Client's local, regional and national committees when needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve the annual savings goal for client within purchased services categories while maintaining a high-level of client satisfaction. WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE: Leadership Provides leadership in the area of purchased services expense management to contribute to the facility or IDNs overall strategic plan especially as it relates to purchased services (i.e., medical and non-medical purchased services). Assess and provide leadership in the area of purchased services expense to guide and support organization's strategy.Manage purchased services project plan working with key stakeholders from all IDN facilities to drive and implement savings for all identified purchased services categoriesAssimilate required information from a variety of sources to include contracts, invoices and volume dataWork with Valify's technology and teams to analyze data, make strategic recommendations, and execute a course of action for implementing purchased services contractsLead calls with all stakeholders to review and update active contracting projects, etc.Develops, implements, and coordinates within the hospital or system:Utilize a systems approach to effectively build a purchased services programUnderstand policies and procedures related to purchased services expense management Participate in the development of agendas and follows up on action item assignmentsIdentify standardization of service vendors and service level agreements as appropriateCoordinate with GPO National and Custom contracting resources Track service contract execution, implementation, savings and supplier service levels on an on-going basis to ensure high quality service delivery and savings achievedWork with Client leaders to align clinical, supply chain, and facility expertise into the purchased services planning and sourcing process. Client Service Responsible for managing client expectations and implementing purchased services cost savings according to:Estimated timelines Minimizing overlap of focus with contracts already negotiated or those in process by the contracting team.Coordinates the purchased services process, supervises data analysis, and uses client participation in the process to achieve goals and objectivesInteracts and develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders to better understand needs and challenges which may include clinicians, supply chain, and other hospital leadershipContinuously defines and improves client solutions as it relates to the purchased services programProvides educational opportunities to clients to understand the purchased services programBuilds and maintains strong, effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders within Valify, Client's Supply Chain, and organization's leadership. Financial Establishes and meets expense savings goals for client as requestedUtilizes Valify's Workplan module to track and analyze financial performanceOrganizes saving enhancement strategies for purchased services working with client's representatives Develops standardized documents, processes, and calculations for use by the purchased services team to quantify purchased services savings solutions Project Management Directs multiple projects and tasks in a fast paced environment that includes:Strong organization skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and executeThe ability to focus and execute exceptional time managementDemonstrates the ability to develop a project plan for major and complex projectsDevelops milestones for projects to determine outcomes are achieved that includes facilitating client teams that lead to building consensus and contract implementationBuild and track all activity and milestones within Valify's technology suite if applicable WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS ROLE: Bachelor's Degree Required, Graduate Degree Preferred5+ years of experience in a healthcare related role with experience in supply chain, value analysis, purchased services and/or sourcing that includes purchased services knowledge, required.Demonstrated successful experience with project management and coordination and measurement of project deliverablesAdvance computer skills with MS Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelSoftware skills with business intelligence and project management tools preferred Benefits HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Purchased Services opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job