JOB SUMMARY:

Provide professional advisory, technical and administrative skills in the supervision of the daily operations of data & analytics team.  Ensure the efficient high-level analytical support for supply chain activities, including the management of the Hospital and Clinics’ Master Item File data management and e-catalog systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·        Assists with operational planning, as well as organizing, staffing, staff development and training and supervising of assigned staff members.

·        Assists customers in supply planning and utilization management, recommending and assisting in implementing systems as required to make the supply chain more efficient and effective.

·        Serves as a liaison or member of the following key groups in the supply chain: nursing, clinicians, physicians, vendors, Supply Management (Logistics) and the Value-Analysis Coordinating Committee for product introductions and analyses of supply utilization.

·        Compiles and analyzes reports to identify opportunities for improved supply utilization, standardization, and process improvement; evaluates findings and makes recommendations.

·        Identifies cost savings opportunities for products currently in use through review and analysis of group purchasing contracts and market data.

·        Monitors supply utilization and purchase patterns on a routine/scheduled basis; compiles reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for addition/deletion of products and/or process changes to reduce operating cost and ensure continuity of supply.

·        Reviews and/or maintains supply catalogs and approves changes to the item master file to ensure they are current.

·        Coordinates and monitors activities of strategic suppliers to ensure conformance with contractual obligations; and identifies opportunities for process improvement, service enhancement and/or cost reductions.

·        Assists customers in the development of supply management policies and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

·        Through the use of PeopleSoft and Spend Compass reports, as well as analytical tools, identify and track opportunities for expense reduction.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

·        Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years of related experience with one (1) year experience at a lead/supervisory level.   Advanced Professional Supply Chain certification (CPM, CPPO, CMRP or equivalent) or professional licensure in a healthcare field (RN, etc) obtained within 18 months of appointment in title.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard office environments.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.