DIRECTOR- SYSTEM STRATEGIC SOURCING - SUPPLY CHAIN - Aspirus : Job Details

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus in Wausau, WI is seeking a System Director of Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing & Value Analysis to join the team! Working closely with the Vice President of Supply Chain, the System Director, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing and Value Analysis is responsible for optimizing all contracting, procurement and value analysis functions, processes and systems and is accountable for leading those activities for the entire health system. The System Director is chiefly accountable for the collaborative development, integration, implementation, and optimization of the Strategic Sourcing strategy for supply and purchased services as well as leading all activities related to processing purchase orders throughout the entire health system. This position is also accountable for the development and management of a system wide Value Analysis program to include timely coordination and complete execution of product contracting decisions, clinical review of product viability, and coordination with system, regional and local clinical teams and committees. The System Director performs all duties in a manner that promotes Aspirus' mission, values and philosophies. This position is accountable for taking strategic direction from the Vice President of Supply Chain and assess, plans, develops, executes and implements these strategies and tactics to achieve optimal financial performance, outstanding operational efficiency, supply chain leadership excellence, supports clinical superiority, promotes system standardization, and enhances the customer and patient experience. The System Director improves organizational capabilities, optimizes processes, builds teams and directs management and staff development. The position must establish and maintain effective working relationships with his/her executive leader as well as peer positions, other staff and leaders throughout the health system and other external business partners. The System Director must also develop and execute customer focused business plans and operational strategies that respond to the needs of those we serve. The individual in this position is expected to be an innovator who has the demonstrated ability to implement and execute a strategic plan and provide that direction to his/her subordinates. The incumbent in this position will also be tasked with addressing complex risks and situations and be responsible for minimizing such risks through consultation with the Vice President of Supply Chain as needed and necessary. Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hospital management and policy administration, as well as development and implementation of budgets, financial strategies and standards normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree. Experience may be substituted for education in the absence of a formal degree.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years' of supply chain experience. Healthcare supply chain experience is highly desirable.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management from a professional organization such as Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) from the American Hospital Association or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute for Supply Management or Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) from Next Level Purchasing Organization or from a similar organization is highly preferred. In addition, a certification in lean or six sigma from a training provider accredited by either the Council for Six Sigma Certification or the International Association for Six Sigma Certification is also preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, management and problem solving skills.
• Service oriented, strategic leader with demonstrated quantitative, technical and financial expertise.
• Proven track record of performance improvement and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Able to be successful in a fast-paced, high tension, heavy workload environment with ever-changing priorities. Employee Benefits
  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • PTO accrual from day one!
  • Generous retirement plan with match available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr