Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VHPC Acute Account Executive Team

Job Summary:

This role provides essential analytic support of healthcare supply chain and purchasing activities for more than 200 hospital members and over 5,000 clinics. This role will work with Account Executives to provide analytics support to optimize our purchasing contract portfolios for members, ensure accurate tracking of billable contract fees and assisting these organizations to show value in our purchasing contracts.

(Note: This role is available for remote work from most US locations, but there is occasional (4 times per year) travel required to the Nashville area that will be handled by Vanderbilt Health)

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication to vendors, clients and team members

Heavy use of Excel and other data tools.

Develop communications such as PowerPoint presentations , proposals, policies and procedures, and business summaries to enhance and support strategic and operational plans.

Think strategically and effectively implement tactical elements to ensure strategic goals are met.

Demonstrate creative problem solving through pattern reorganization and thinking along unconventional lines.

Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization.

Process Improvement and Analysis

Develop continuous process improvement methods applicable to the field and designs plans for implementation.

Work with other team members to perform financial analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations to leadership.

Participate in calculation, validation and updating of cost saving initiatives.

Gather data, analyze information, develop conclusions, communicate recommendations clearly and work effectively with others on a team.

Planning and Strategy

Research current challenges and trends in the field and brings information and recommendations back to leadership for consideration.

Participate in business planning, needs analysis and business risk assessment.

Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution.

Recommend measures to improve processes, employee performance, and quality of service provided to the customer.

Foster an environment that rewards new ideas and risk taking, builds confidence, encourages teamwork and collaboration.

Create and contribute to a work environment of openness, and mutual respect.

Self-starter identifying the work that is needed to support the business.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Excel VLOOPUP , and all other capabilities of Excel as an Advanced Excel user.

REQUIREMENTS

Supply Chain experience (preferred)

Healthcare background (preferred)

Strong or Advanced Excel skills (Required)

PowerPoint experience (preferred)

Group Purchasing Organization ( GPO ) experience (preferred)

Any dashboard or reporting experience with Tableau, PowerBI (a plus – not required)

SQL Skills or the ability to create a database for future reporting needs (a plus – not required)

Use of evolving A.I tools (a plus)

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.