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Form of workCompanyLincare Procurement Inc.
LocationClearwater FL R6A-FL38
Job Description
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LocationClearwater FL R6A-FL38
Job Description
The employee is responsible for identifying and managing a supply base and will be responsible for identifying and driving savings projects within assigned direct or indirect spend categories that add value and favorably impact Lincare's bottom line.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Builds comprehensive category plan for assigned spend areas to optimally manage supply to meet business objectives
- Actively engages internal stakeholders and key suppliers alike while utilizing a formal governance process that includes performance assessment scorecards and periodic business reviews
- Determines sourcing strategy and conducts negotiations accordingly
- Drives optimization and ongoing performance improvement across supply base with scorecards, business reviews, and productivity and innovation focus
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with cross functional counterparts, vendors, executives, center location personnel alike
- Manages the business relationship and ensures satisfaction within Lincare by providing a seamless interface with business partners
- Coordinates discussions with vendors or suppliers regarding goal setting, performance criteria, and performance review
- Updates all system data utilized in the account processes, procedures, and metrics to maintain accurate and reliable data
- Ensures centers and their needs are maintained in compliance with minimum Lincare audit, compliance, health & safety standards, client, federal, state, and local requirements
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree with supply chain management, finance, business administration, or
analytic expertise Required - Master's Degree or MBA Preferred
Work Experience
- 3-5 years of Procurement experience in the corporate environment, third party
service provider, or as a consultant Required - RFP/RFI experience including eProcurement software and processes Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and dedication to continuous improvement
- Proven time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Interact and communicate well, and negotiate successfully with internal and external
stakeholders - Foster productive relationships with suppliers to achieve market competitive pricing,
improved services, innovation, and strong performance overall - Related experience within healthcare industry a bonus
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Teams
