Manager Central Link Services

The University of Kansas Health System; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Manager of Central Link Services to lead strategic growth, engagement, and operational performance of the Central Link affiliate network. You will align with health system leadership, procurement, and GPOs to optimize spend, standardize processes, and realize value-based savings across the network.

You will develop relationships with affiliate executives, manage revenues and expenses, and drive contract optimization, clinical integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration or related field.
• 6+ years in healthcare supply chain, operations, affiliate management or strategic sourcing.
• 6+ years in IDN/health system/GPO or related healthcare org.

Responsibilities

• Lead affiliate network growth and spend management strategies.
• Identify partnerships and member benefits expansion opportunities.
• Build relationships with affiliates to support growth and engagement.
• Serve as primary contact for spend initiatives, reviews and program participation.
• Lead regular business reviews with affiliate leadership.
• Set member fees and manage network revenue and expenses.
• Support onboarding of new affiliates into the network.
• Realize spend savings through contract optimization and standardization.
• Promote best practices in clinical integration, procurement, and inventory management.

Skills

Healthcare supply chain

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Value analysis

Executive communication

Project management

Change management

Spend analytics

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title

Manager Central Link Services

Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Manager of Central Link Services is responsible for leading the strategic growth and engagement, operational performance, and value realization of the Central Link Services affiliate network. This role serves as the primary liaison between the health system, affiliates, and supply chain stakeholders to drive supply chain optimization, cost savings, standardization, clinical integration, contract compliance, and value-based purchasing initiatives.

The manager works collaboratively with affiliate executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, procurement teams, sourcing leaders, and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to identify opportunities that improve quality, reduce total cost of care, and enhance operational effectiveness across the network.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the development, growth and execution of affiliate network and its strategies that expand market presence and spend management value.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, strategic partnerships, and enhanced member benefits.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliate organizations to support network growth, alignment, and engagement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for affiliate spend management initiatives, performance reviews, and program participation.
• Lead regular business reviews with affiliate executives and operational leaders.
• Establishes member fees for current and prospective members and manages network revenue and expenses.
• Support onboarding and integration of new affiliate organizations into the network.
• Drive realization of spend management savings opportunities across affiliate members through contract optimization, standardization, and utilization management.
• Promote implementation of best practices related to clinical integration, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 6 or more years of experience in healthcare supply chain, healthcare operations, affiliate/member management, or strategic sourcing experience.
• 6 or more years of experience working within an integrated delivery network (IDN), health system, GPO, healthcare consulting firm, or healthcare service organization.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 6 or more years of demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable financial outcomes.

Knowledge Requirements

• Deep understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, contracting, and value analysis.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare affiliate networks, provider organizations, and value-based care principles.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into action.
• Excellent relationship management and executive communication skills.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, spend analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-56184

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.