Strategy & Operations Managing Consultant - Supply Chain

Impact Advisors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Advisors, LLC is a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm delivering Best in KLAS advisory, implementation, and optimization services. You’ll be a vital leader on a team focused on improving patient care and driving outcomes through data analytics and operational improvements.

The Strategy & Operations Managing Consultant role involves leading initiative teams, collaborating with hospital leaders and managers, and coaching frontline managers on labor metrics and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably with a healthcare provider or consulting role.
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, and Value Analysis required.
• Track record of consistently reaching or exceeding cost savings targets and goals.
• ERP, inventory management, distribution and logistics, and Procure-to-pay automation understanding, and experience are a plus.
• Experience with healthcare contracting methodologies including Local Agreements, Group Purchasing Organizations, and Regional Group Purchasing Organizations are a plus.
• Familiarity with Clinical Strategic Sourcing including Physician Preference Items within the operating rooms, and/or cardiac catheterization lab is a plus.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Able to travel 80% of the time
• Authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements focused on supply chain optimization.
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare client-ready reports, dashboards, and analyses that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participate in on-site and virtual meetings with hospital leaders and department managers, serving as a trusted and professional client representative.
• Assist with frontline manager coaching by helping leaders understand labor metrics, staffing drivers, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with peers and practice leaders to support engagement planning, deliverables, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Apply knowledge of hospital operations, workflows, and supply chain to ensure analyses and recommendations are practical and actionable.
• Support change management efforts by helping leaders adopt new tools, processes, and management behaviors.

Skills

Supply chain management

Healthcare industry

Contract negotiation

Value analysis

ERP systems

Cost savings

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Procure-to-pay automation

Contract management software

Job description

Impact Advisors, LLC is a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm delivering Best in KLAS advisory, implementation, and optimization services. We are driven by a commitment to exceed client expectations and are proud to be a trusted partner to many of the nation's leading healthcare organizations. Our mission to drive patient-centered, value-driven outcomes has earned us prestigious industry accolades. To learn more about us, visit www.impact-advisors.com As a Strategy & Operations Managing Consultant at Impact Advisors you will continue to grow your healthcare career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be a vital leader on a team that is passionate about improving healthcare and focused on enhancing patient care. You’ll be supporting and leading initiative teams in driving improvements for our clients through data analytics and operational process improvement. You’ll be an example of our strong company culture and have a hand at developing our innovative and quickly expanding team. Everyday you’ll be making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements focused on supply chain optimization.
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare client-ready reports, dashboards, and analyses that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participate in on-site and virtual meetings with hospital leaders and department managers, serving as a trusted and professional client representative.
• Assist with frontline manager coaching by helping leaders understand labor metrics, staffing drivers, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with peers and practice leaders to support engagement planning, deliverables, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Apply knowledge of hospital operations, workflows, and supply chain to ensure analyses and recommendations are practical and actionable.
• Support change management efforts by helping leaders adopt new tools, processes, and management behaviors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably with a healthcare provider or consulting role.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry and physician/hospital clinical supplies, services, and operations.
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, and Value Analysis required.
• Track record of consistently reaching or exceeding cost savings targets and goals.
• ERP, inventory management, distribution and logistics, and Procure-to-pay automation understanding, and experience are a plus.
• Experience with healthcare contracting methodologies including Local Agreements, Group Purchasing Organizations, and Regional Group Purchasing Organizations are a plus.
• Familiarity with Clinical Strategic Sourcing including Physician Preference Items within the operating rooms, and/or cardiac catheterization lab is a plus.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Able to travel 80% of the time
• Authorized to work in the US

At Impact Advisors, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation for this role includes a salary range of $95,000 - $180,000. For salaried positions, this role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits and perks may also be available, depending on the position and employment terms. This range reflects consideration of several factors, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.

Our People and Culture

At Impact Advisors, we cultivate a caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment. Our success stems from our associates' dedication and a shared mission to create a "Positive Impact." We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Join Impact Advisors and make a real difference in healthcare. Impact Advisors is a healthcare management consulting firm committed to solving complex challenges and delivering transformational results for leading health systems. We create measurable value through strategic advisory, technology, and operational performance services - all while building a supportive, inclusive culture that values our team members, whom we proudly call Winners. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we invest in professional development and champion diverse perspectives. If you're passionate about healthcare innovation and want to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.