Healthcare Sourcing Specialist — GPO & Value Analysis

Woman's Hospital; St. George (LA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities within Supply Chain Management. You will support value analysis, ensure GPO contract compliance, and collaborate with clinicians, vendors, and internal partners to drive high-quality products at best value.

Ideal candidates have foundational supply chain knowledge and are eager to develop expertise in healthcare sourcing, data analytics, and supplier coordination within a dynamic hospital setting.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Some prior experience in healthcare supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, contracting, value analysis, or a related role preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of healthcare purchasing and supplier relationships, with the ability to apply basic sourcing principles in day-to-day activities.
• Understands the purpose and structure of value analysis and effectively supports the process by assisting with product cost and utilization comparisons and supporting product trials and evaluations in partnership with the Value Analysis Manager, in alignment with clinical, financial, and operational priorities.
• Demonstrates awareness of GPO contracts and organizational sourcing standards and consistently follows established compliance requirements.
• Collects, reviews, and interprets pricing, utilization, and spend data to support sourcing decisions, identify standardization or savings opportunities, and help document realized savings.
• Maintains accurate records, documentation, and system entries related to contracts, vendors, and sourcing initiatives.
• Works effectively with clinicians, department leaders, and internal supply chain partners to gather requirements, respond to inquiries, and support sourcing initiatives.
• Communicates professionally with vendors and suppliers, managing routine requests, documentation, and follow-ups while escalating issues appropriately.
• Follows established sourcing, value analysis, and procurement processes consistently and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Identifies basic sourcing or contract issues, evaluates options, and recommends practical solutions within defined guidelines.
• Uses ERP/MMIS systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools effectively to support sourcing, implementation, and analysis.
• Demonstrates openness to change and a willingness to learn new systems, products, and healthcare sourcing practices.
• Recognizes the limits of authority and experience, routes product decisions and substitutions, including during backorders, through the value analysis process, and appropriately escalates complex clinical, financial, or compliance-related issues.

Conocimientos

Healthcare supply chain knowledge

Sourcing

Vendor relationship management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Healthcare Administration

Herramientas

ERP/MMIS systems

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities within Supply Chain Management. You will support value analysis, ensure GPO contract compliance, and collaborate with clinicians, vendors, and internal partners to drive high-quality products at best value.

Ideal candidates have foundational supply chain knowledge and are eager to develop expertise in healthcare sourcing, data analytics, and supplier coordination within a dynamic hospital setting.