<p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Senior Contract and Sourcing Lead in Supply Chain Management:</p> <ul> <li>Performs analytical tasks in support of securing savings and streamlining processes for Tower Health and its affiliates while providing the highest quality patient care. </li><li>Responsible for gathering and analyzing large datasets to provide data driven recommendations that support business decisions. </li><li>Heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in the assigned contract portfolio/categories and uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to continually seek improved outcomes for Tower Health. </li><li>Exercises judgment in selecting and/or adapting methods for obtaining solutions - taking a new perspective on using existing solutions to solve complex problems. </li><li>Responsible for managing the entire life cycle of contract administration from the solicitation of bids and proposals to vendor negotiation and contract execution. </li><li>Works concurrently on multiple initiatives of varying size and scope, including large system wide contracts. </li><li>Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms. </li><li>Act as a key resource for the Value Analysis team whose purpose is to evaluate the impacts of new products with the goal of reducing expenses. </li><li>Responsible for reporting progress, risks and issues to business stakeholders and Supply Chain leadership. </li><li>Leader who mentors peers and takes initiative to improve operational and financial excellence. </li><li>Interface with various positions within the Supply Chain department, as well as Tower Health leadership, physicians, peers and vendors as a primary liaison and support person. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Hybrid role. Day shift hours. On-Site, Tuesday & Wednesday. Remote, Monday, Thursday & Friday</p> <p>#READ #LI-AH1</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>4 year Bachelor''s Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor''s Degree </li><li>Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Relevant Experience </li></ul> <p>Certification and Licensure</p> <ul> <li>Certified Materials & Resource Professional Certification (CMRP) OR Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) within 1 year of hire </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Collaborative Skills </li><li>Customer Service Skills </li><li>Delegation Skills </li><li>Detail Oriented </li><li>Excellent Communications Skills </li><li>Excellent Interpersonal Skills </li><li>Leadership Skills </li><li>Listening Skills </li><li>Microsoft Office Applications </li><li>Multitasking </li><li>Negotiation Skills </li><li>Organizational Skills </li><li>Prepare & Give Presentations </li><li>Strong Team Player </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits </li><li>Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience </li><li>Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.</p>