Supply Chain Specialist

Minnesota Urology, PA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Urology, PA is hiring a full-time Supply Chain Specialist to support our Metro Area clinics from Bloomington, MN. The role leads the supply chain, conducts value analysis for sourcing, and negotiates with suppliers to maximize savings across medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, lab, and office items.

Collaborating with physicians and management, you will ensure contract compliance, drive cost-control strategies, and establish critical metrics to report savings and progress to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred but not required.
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) and Lean Certification preferred.
• Requires five years' experience in supply chain management; prefer healthcare setting.
• Experience implementing and utilizing supply chain management software systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in evaluating the cost and benefits of purchase decisions, total ownership expenses, and options for equipment leasing and service contracts
• Experience crafting and executing a supply chain improvement plan preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical and surgical supplies and equipment, and medical equipment maintenance/repair
• Experience working directly with physicians and clinicians in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire supply chain operation across MN Urology locations.
• Conduct value analysis for sourcing, contracting supplies, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and service vendors to maximize savings.
• Collaborate with physicians, managers, and directors to ensure contract compliance.
• Establish critical metrics reports and communicate progress to management.
• Communicate supply chain information to key stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost-benefit analysis

Stakeholder communication

Reporting & metrics

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CMRP and Lean Certification

5+ years supply chain management experience

Experience with supply chain software systems

Medical terminology knowledge

Experience working with physicians/clinicians

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply chain management software systems

Job description

Minnesota Urology is hiring a full-time Supply Chain Specialist.

This position will support all of our clinics across the Metro Area.

This dual-reporting role oversees the entire supply chain operation and conducts value analysis for sourcing and contracting supplies such as medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and office items, as well as all purchased services and equipment across all MN Urology locations. Negotiates to secure the best pricing with suppliers and service vendors. Works in partnership with directors, managers, supervisors, and physicians to assure compliance with purchasing contracts to maximize use and savings opportunities. Dedicated to continuously implementing cost-control strategies and securing supply chain savings through-out MNU. Establish critical metrics reports (including savings achieved) and reports progress to appropriate management and other oversight teams. Responsible for all supply chain communication to key stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred but not required.
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) and Lean Certification preferred.
• Requires five years' experience in supply chain management; prefer healthcare setting.
• Experience implementing and utilizing supply chain management software systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in evaluating the cost and benefits of purchase decisions, total ownership expenses, and options for equipment leasing and service contracts
• Experience crafting and executing a supply chain improvement plan preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical and surgical supplies and equipment, and medical equipment maintenance/repair
• Experience working directly with physicians and clinicians in decision-making.

Minnesota Urology is an equal opportunity employer.