Strategic Sourcing Specialist
5 days ago
**DOES A HIGHER PURPOSE ORGANIZATION INSPIRE YOU?**
If yes, come and experience a company that directly impacts patient care. Shared Services West (SSW) adds _Value_ to our member hospitals and customers in support of Health Care Excellence by providing leadership in integrated and innovative service delivery.
Established in 2001, Shared Services West is a not-for-profit shared services organization with expertise in supply chain management, process optimization, and redevelopment planning. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders, we deliver cost-efficient services with a focus on innovative solutions.
As a company, we represent family ethos. We are proud of our values and our culture, which are at the heart of our company. They set the standard for how we behave and work.
**IS THIS YOU?**
You are a Strategic Sourcing Specialist interested in growing your career and specializing in the healthcare industry. You are a reliable, energetic self-starter. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on multiple projects and having concurrent timelines.
**THE ROLE AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist (SSS) **reports to the Senior Category Manager, Indirect Spend (Non Clinical)** and is responsible for leading complex, high-profile sourcing initiatives in a portfolio to assist our clients in managing the overall value to their business. The SSS manages and leads complex RFx processes for approved capital equipment, goods and services in various clinical portfolios, including Information Technology (IT), Corporate and Environmental Services, and Facilities categories. The SSS capitalizes on regional volumes to maximize value and fosters strong working relationships with internal customers and vendors.
The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
**Procurement**
- Lead regional hospital teams through the RFx process, from start to contract execution.
- Liaison with affiliates representing SSW region members and customers on the affiliation or provincial projects to achieve better outcomes and greater value.
- Work with SSW affiliates to utilize standardized, effective and scalable processes to bring additional value to supply chain services available to health care providers.
- Facilitate outcome/value-based solutions with affiliates, vendors and suppliers, a direct impact on value and patient care.
- Negotiate, execute, and manage contracts.
- Analyze market opportunities and vendor qualifications.
- Facilitate vendor performance reviews in conjunction with hospital teams.
- Arrange equipment trials, site visits, and presentations based on qualification criteria.
- Facilitate equipment, product and service issue resolution with hospital teams and vendors, as required.
- Facilitate and lead meetings and presentations with senior hospital and vendor leadership.
- Work with the hospital end users, vendors, and legal counsel to finalize agreements.
**Compliance**
- Manage compliance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives (BPSPD).
- Ensure the procurement process is followed according to existing hospital policies and procedures
**Reporting**
- Report, track, and maintain internal documents.
- Track project timelines and actualize cost impact and additional value.
- Maintain accurate records (in line with BPSPD).
**Education**
- College diploma in business or related field.
- University degree in Business is an asset.
- Mediation/negotiation training is an asset.
- CSCMP or SCMA certification is an asset.
**Work Experience**
- 5+ years of sourcing in indirect spend product and solutions, preferably in a healthcare environment
- Autonomously managing BPSPD-compliant RFx processes from the start (specifications development) to finish (implementation).
- Leading large regional or provincial multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Negotiating high-value complex agreements with vendors.
- Facilitating 50+ projects, of various sizes, at one time.
**Knowledge and understanding**
- BPSPD, CETA, CFTA.
- Tendering and contract law.
- Ministry of Goods and Services (MGS) Vendor of Record (VORs), Shared Services Organizations (SSO) and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO's) is an asset.
**Technical skills**
- Analytical ability, data analysis.
- Familiarity with online RFx posting sites (e.g. Bonfire, Biddingo).
- Project Management.
- Effective Business Writing.
**Personal skills**
- Accountability
- Time management
- Autonomy
- Results-oriented
- Authenticity
- Conflict resolution
- Change resilience
- Goal setting
- Decision making
- Innovative thinking
- Organization and prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Office location - Burlington, Ontario, Canada - currently working remotely.
- Office hours are generally 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (with some flexibility), Monday to Friday.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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