Project Manager Supply Chain

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Supply Chain Project Manager serves as a resource for the Value Analysis department, which oversees the introduction, evaluation, and standardization of supplies and implants to ensure the ongoing use of cost-conscious and clinically effective products within the enterprise. Manages small, medium, and large-scale projects to achieve departmental and organization objectives. The Supply Chain Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and facilitating the information gathering, analysis, committee review, implementation and communication of all new product requests submitted by Beth Israel Lahey Health clinical staff. This position will also support Value Analysis’ collective effort to reduce inefficiencies, standardize product categories across facilities, and drive contract compliance to align with the operational objectives of Beth Israel Lahey Health.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Manage project lifecycle from introduction to final implementation for new product requests and supply-chain driven cost savings and standardization initiatives.

• Provide comprehensive analysis of new product requests including but not limited to product research, quality and technological advantages, patient and clinician benefits, and leveraging this information with utilization data to project cost impact.

• Promote standardization and cost effectiveness by presenting potential alternative products to clinical end-user or requester.

• Present analysis to administrative and clinical leadership during committee meetings, ensuring they have been provided all information necessary to make informed decisions regarding product requests or initiatives.

• Collaborate and strategize with stakeholders to develop a plan, identify objectives, and set timeline for new product implementation. Tasks include coordinating education/training, determining stocking strategy, etc.

• Ensure that the implementation process meets the needs and expectations of all stakeholders by continuously monitoring progress, applying product research in conjunction with utilization data, and supporting communication.

• Follow up with clinical staff to assure implemented products meet clinical needs.

• Validate actual savings against projected savings. If expectations are not met, perform root cause analysis and develop contingency plan with Value Analysis leadership.

• Manage communication between Value Analysis and all stakeholders, including administrative and clinical leadership, clinical staff, supply chain personnel, distribution and vendor representatives.

• Identify potential opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and product standardization on a continuous basis.

• Reinforce BILH Value Analysis policies and procedures to clinical and supply chain staff.

• Drive contract compliance with HealthTrust Group Purchasing Organization by prioritizing and implementing high-impact product categories.

• Negotiate with vendor representatives by leveraging benchmark pricing, utilization data, and product research.

• Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with all stakeholders and team members.

• Contribute to team and organizational objectives by working both collaboratively and autonomously. Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative.

• Provide support to the organization’s culture and mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare, Quality, Industrial Engineering or related field is preferred.

• MBA or MHA highly desirable

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

• CAPM, Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years in supply chain, healthcare operations, or Value Analysis

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Skilled with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and IF functions. Ability to quickly learn new functions as required.

• Tableau and/or PowerBI skills preferred.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills

• Demonstrate high level of personal and professional integrity.

• Ability to adapt to changing roles and priorities.

• Commitment to ongoing learning

• Strong leadership, organizational, multi-tasking and execution skills

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.

• Ability to travel to various sites within the BILH system as needed.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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