Procurement Specialist

Description A client in the Healthcare, Hospitals, Social Assistance industry working with Robert Half is in need of a Procurement Specialist. You should also be able to perform a heavy amount of data entry and customer service. Apply today! This long-term contract / contract employment opportunity is based in the North Haven, Connecticut area.

Working closely with our strategic supply chain partner to build and sustain value-based solutions, the role provides critical oversight to all Supply Chain strategic sourcing needs. Directing and coordinating all Sourcing and Contacting initiatives within assigned product categories Conducting market research, creates category profiles, determine sourcing strategies. Develops RFI/RFP documents, looks at total cost of ownership, and negotiates contracts including content and terms, for assigned product categories. Initiates, directs and participates in cost reduction efforts of the organization including but not limited to standardization, utilization, capitation, benchmarking and product conversion initiatives in order to favorably affect the financial performance of the organization. Ensure annual savings targets and service expectations are met. Manage and develop relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. Responsible for collaborating with various levels to explore cost effective product contracting- Negotiates with vendors, contracts and agreements for the acquisition of all services, medical surgical supplies, capital equipment, furnishings and inventory supplies to minimize waste, improve utilization and lower overall cost- Lead various project initiatives, deliver formal presentations to a wide variety of personnel as required. Works with clinical, legal and administrative leadership including leading Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) committee(s) to perform non-salary cost expense analysis, coordinate product evaluations and negotiate contracts. Identifies/implements operational and financial opportunities for improvement. Contributes toward hospital and department balanced scorecard initiatives and H3W program by leading individual, team and department goals. Requirements Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Procurement, Supply Chain Logistics, Customer Service

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