Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

SUMMARY: Responsible for performing assignments supporting Supply Chain Procurement and Value Analysis. Assignments may include sourcing, creation of financial comparisons, building and maintaining contact documentation, monitoring compliance, assistance with contract renewals, extensions, terminations, and contract reporting. Interacts with suppliers to align Supply Chain support activities with a focus on post signature and/or post approval activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and monitors contractual agreements between Brown University Health and suppliers of products and/or services. This includes duties such as maintaining contract documentation, assistance with contract renewals, extensions, and reporting.
• Builds connections with suppliers to ensure appropriate communication and issue resolution.
• Maintains accurate contract pricing within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, investigates pricing discrepancies and product inquiries with suppliers, and participates in analytical activities including use of data tools and resources.
• Utilizes intermediate procurement procedures and techniques as needed.
• Analyzes and reports on financial attributes including pricing, discounts, rebates, and contractual commitments.
• Necessary skills include project management, effective communication, organization in a diverse portfolio of work, attention to detail, and knowledge of commonly-used Microsoft Office functions.
• Utilizes a collaborative team-centered approach to forming and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Participates in development and continuous improvement of Supply Chain processes.
• Adheres to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services.
• Plans and implements recurring work using established procedures, conferring with Supply Chain leadership as necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands how to use a range of wide tools and processes in Supply Chain and Supplier Management.
• Maintains contractual records post signature, such as contract information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, compliance reporting, and other documents for assigned agreements.
• Fosters supportive relationships with other Supply Chain team members.
• Ensures work maintains data integrity within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
• May negotiate supplier agreements under the direction of Supply Chain leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supply Chain Leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effectively monitors contract compliance.
• Ability to support Enterprise Procurement programs.
• Collaborate smoothly with all disciplines of the Procurement.
• Utilizes Supply Chain tools to report contract status and performance.
• Collaborates with other Supply Chain functions to perform work in an efficient, effective manner.
• Uses Supply Chain tools to perform benchmarking and financial analysis.
• Adapts communication to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in advanced self-service data analytics tools.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree in related field or Associate degree preferred. In lieu of education requirements, 3 years related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required. A minimum of one (1) year experience with Datalynx functions and reports. Project Management Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Pay Range:

$61,422.40-$101,337.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.