Program Manager – Purchased Services and Laboratory

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Program Manager – Purchased Services and Laboratory.

The Program Manager – Purchased Services and Laboratory supports the sourcing and contracting for the Purchased Services and Laboratory Categories (and other categories as assigned), clinical and non-clinical, for all UHS facilities that represents 770 Million in annual spend. Identifies and executes all sourcing activities related to assigned categories serving a total of 392 facilities, including: Acute Care, BH (Behavioral Health), IPMs (Independent Physician Management), Alt (Alternate) Sites and Surgery Centers.  Identifies and leads opportunities to place vendors / services under contract or enhance current contract(s).  Maintains responsibility for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and assigned sourcing calendar projects. Manages assigned contracts, inclusive of contract negotiation, financial analysis, product/service conversions and strategic vendor relationship management

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supports the Purchased Services and/or Laboratory Programs. Identifies and facilitates sourcing opportunities pertaining to clinical and non-clinical services with support from Corporate Sourcing and Contracting and GPO support staff. Develops strategy; leads communications/negotiates with vendors; benchmarks proposed pricing; and executes contracts. Identifies opportunities to place vendors / services under contract or enhance existing contract for purchased services.  Utilizes GPO contracts and existing UHS contracts forecasts as guidance.
• Monitors compliance with contract commitments. Develops tools to track and monitor compliance, develops key performance indicators (KPI). Helps to ensure consistent auditing and feedback for appropriate utilization control and expense reduction.  Performs analysis of contract utilization and formulates and implements recommendations for adoption or improvement. Performs Category Management functions including convening quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and distributors.
• Monitors and assists facility Supply Chain and Clinical Leaders with corporate-wide conversions, including objectives and time frames for conversion, education tools, and supporting financial information. Performs cost analysis, tracks conversion timeline and savings progress.  Develops and administers project management plan for initiatives.
• Develops Preferred/Standard Vendor list and Sourcing Calendar for Purchased Service and Laboratory Programs.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in supply chain operations. 

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in automated Supply Chain systems.
• Knowledge of Purchased Services for Healthcare and in general other spend categories.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Knowledge of RFP process, specifications, and contract terms and conditions required. 

Skills:

• Demonstrated contract negotiations and vendor management expertise required.
• Strong leadership presence to evaluate business opportunities, major contracts, and relationships
• Competency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of peers, end users and senior management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient time and project management skills to manage several initiatives of varying priority and complexity.

Travel Requirements:  5% to 10% US or International travel, based on projects

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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