Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Specialist

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate care and service. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of products and services, optimizing vendor agreements, and ensuring compliance with contract laws. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance supply chain efficiency and standardization across the system. Be part of a team that values teamwork, respect, and the well-being of both patients and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a legacy of service and healing in a reputable healthcare community.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Associate Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products and services, ensuring compliance with contract laws.
• Negotiate agreements with vendors to optimize pricing and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Vendor Management

Contract Compliance

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Supply Chain
• Schedule: Full Time Days, Partially Remote
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

To manage a defined portfolio of products and services as part of the overall contract portfolio for University Hospital. To negotiate agreements optimizing price, delivery and terms. To maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information. To work with the resource utilization director and teams in an effort to select, implement and communicate contracts that support the needs of University Hospital. To monitor market trends and conditions to ensure that contract portfolio is benchmarked appropriately. To work with clinicians, physicians, and Health System affiliates to standardize and optimize across the system as appropriate.

1. Manages a defined portfolio of products and/or services. Negotiates with vendors and contractors. Ensures all contract elements are compliant with State bid laws. Monitors contract performance against appropriate benchmark data.
2. Works with clinicians, physicians and Health System affiliates to understand needs, ensure compliance and maximize financial benefits of standardization across entities.
3. Works with various teams to understand clinical requirements for contracting.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.