Principal Contract Sourcing Administrator

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Resource Engineering & Hospitality (REH) is the name adopted to reflect the Providence employees who work throughout Providence Health and Services in supply chain services and systems in support of our ministries and operations in all regions from Alaska to Texas. REH's objective is to ensure our core strategy, One Ministry Committed to Excellence, is enhanced along with the overall patient care experience (know me, care for me, ease my way) by delivering a robust foundation of services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized supply chain management expertise.  

This position is accountable for the collaborative support of development, integration, implementation, and optimization of the Resource Engineering & Hospitality (REH) department for non-medical and purchased services which exceed $1 Billion annually.  This role works in support of key business and operational stakeholders across Providence, leading, and partnering on REH strategic integration efforts; developing and executing strategic plans around Providence-wide Non-Medical and Purchased Services initiatives; ensuring a compliant, effective, and streamlined operational REH experience for internal business partners.

The position is responsible for initiating and supporting the strategy and resulting contracts for non-medical and purchased services as assigned.  This includes promoting cost effectiveness and operational efficiency in contracting, purchasing, and utilization and for performing other duties and responsibilities in support of the programs, activities, and staff of the REH strategy.  Primary responsibilities include: managing strategic supplier relationships with regard to Non-Medical and Purchased Services sourcing, developing and implementing specific programs in support of  the REH strategic plan for Purchased Services, negotiation and administration of contracts for REH; supporting departmental staff and resources to achieve REH contracting goals; coordinating and facilitating resource sharing and consensus building processes and programs in collaboration with Health System administrative, clinical and non-clinical staff. 

Providence welcomes 100% remote work for applicants who reside in one of the following States: 

• Alaska
• Washington
• Oregon
• Montana
• California
• Texas

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance -OR- a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
• 6 years supply chain management experience
• 3 years of region or enterprise level strategic sourcing experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues
• Healthcare business operations and/or financial management experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience standardizing complex and disparate processes within a large healthcare organization
• Experience in process improvement methodology, change management, and operational improvement in complex systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or another related field of study
• Enterprise level experience with Purchased Services strategy development and contract management
• Experience conducting and managing RFP's and RFI's
• Experience developing service level standards or KPI's

Salary Range by Location:

• AK: Anchorage: Min: $44.24, Max: $70.03 
• AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $46.11, Max: $73.00 
• California: Humboldt: Min: $46.11, Max: $73.00 
• California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $51.74, Max: $81.90 
• California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $46.11, Max: $73.00 
• California: Bakersfield: Min: $44.24, Max: $70.03 
• Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $35.62, Max: $56.38 
• Montana: Great Falls: Min: $33.74, Max: $53.42 
• Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $41.24, Max: $65.29 
• Oregon: Portland Service Area: $44.24, Max: $70.03 
• Texas: Min: $33.74, Max: $53.42 
• Washington: Western: Min: $46.11, Max: $73.00 
• Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: $44.24, Max: $70.03 
• Washington: Eastern: Min: $39.36, Max: $62.32 
• Washington: South Eastern: Min: $41.24, Max: $65.29 

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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