1. This role supports new and existing customers of Premier’s ERP Finance and Accounts Payable solutions2. Enterprise resource planning solutions to manage inventory and materials as well as accounts payable and financial reporting3. Software products to manage the sourcing, contract management and spend analysis associated with all of the materials and pharmaceuticals healthcare organizations use daily4. Project scope is complex and varied typically consisting of enterprise-wide deployments that include strategic, people, process, technology and data related components for delivery of one or more Premier solutions5. Responsible for executing against organizational goals, driving an exceptional customer experience, measuring performance, and delivering assigned business and financial objectives6. Responsibilities include implementing/tracking performance metrics, monitoring project performance, scheduling projects.Software ImplementationLeading ProjectsHealthcare ERP Systems

Premier ERP and Tecsys run warehouse.1. Functions in an analyst role to accomplish goals and objectives for multiple business units providing operational support for day to day management, customer interface, and required reporting and compliance mandates (both internal and external) 2. Oversee the ongoing inventory operations of the Consolidated Service Center (CSC), which ships 5 million and receives 500,000 lines annually, valued at $300M annually. 3. Effectively manages the purchasing activities for 2000+ CSC items to increase overall value to OSF HealthCare System by purchasing products which increase standardization, safety, clinician and patient satisfaction, while reducing cost and supply chain inefficiencies.4. Works independently to seek out alternative products during periods of emergencies, shortages, recalls, end-of-life notices or backorders to present options to the end user. Assists in reducing costs by directing purchases to products and services which are preferred under OSF HealthCare System and GPO contracts. 5. Ensures the highest level of customer service possible by monitoring backorders and open orders, then providing timely feedback so requesters may take appropriate action averting any lapses in patient care. Promptly and appropriately responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints from OSF employees, physicians, vendors and patients. 6. Maintains a operational knowledge of industry practices and trends related to purchasing, expediting, and matching resolution. Assists in the analysis of emerging trends and makes recommendations to management which will have a positive impact.Reviews inventory levels for surplus stock and expiring merchandise. Coordinates use of merchandise or arrange for return to vendor. Reviews stock items with expiration dates and coordinates rotation of these items to insure minimal loss.

1. Effectively manages the purchasing activities, as assigned to the buyers, to increase overall value to OSF HealthCare System by purchasing products which increase standardization, safety, clinician and patient satisfaction, while reducing cost and supply chain inefficiencies. 2. Works closely with Materials Management Departments to achieve individual entity goals for improvement in the supply chain (budgetary goals, utilization control, contract conversions, operational efficiencies…). Provides assistance in aligning new facility acquisitions. 3. Promotes the highest level of customer service possible by providing backorders and open order reports to the purchasing department. Ensures that buyers provide timely feedback so requesters may take appropriate action averting any lapses in patient care. Promptly and appropriately responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints from OSF employees, physicians, vendors and patients. 4. Collaborates with the OSF Receiving and Accounts Payable Departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, assist with negotiation of final payment to supplier, and research outstanding receipt accruals beyond 90 days. Strategizes planning and processes for Accounts Payable centralization. 5. Maintains an awareness of product issues including, but not limited to backorders, recalls, warnings, and end-of-life notices from manufacturers. Communicates these product issues to the buyers, requesters and end-users as is prudent. 6. Assists Supply Chain with the accuracy of all pricing, unit of measure, product descriptions, contract requirements, and other vendor supplied data to maintain the Master Item File. 7. Develops, analyzes, and implements purchasing processes and delivery systems. Assists the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Team by contributing suggestions to enhance the capabilities of the OSF ERP software system.

1. Assigns staff, determines work priorities, and assigns work. Fills in for supply chain staff as necessary.2. Assists supply chain management with interviewing, orientating, training, discipline, and evaluates performance of supply chain staff. Makes all necessary entries, adjustments, and approval for API.3. Assists in developing and/or coordinating in-service education programs for department personnel. Formally and informally assesses staff competency.4. Maintains quality assurance by conducting routine inspections and spot checks of service area and specialty carts. Ensures adherence to established quality and service standards and policies.5. Assists in development of department policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service area effectiveness and efficiencies. Develops and implements plans. 6. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all supplies. Inventories and orders those supplies that are vendor direct. Oversees ordering of Stores and CS items for the service area. Resolves discrepancies and outages. Sets par levels and inventory locations for floor inventory. 7. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive working relationships with departments served, staff, physicians, and vendors in order to exchange information and resolve problems associated with provision or distribution of supplies.8. Administers and ensures adherence to department safety standards including cleanliness and appearance of assigned service area. . Recommends solutions and improvements for safety issues.

1. Assigns staff, determines work priorities, and assigns work. Fills in for supply chain staff as necessary.2. Assists supply chain management with interviewing, orientating, training, discipline, and evaluates performance of supply chain staff. Makes all necessary entries, adjustments, and approval for API.3. Assists in developing and/or coordinating in-service education programs for department personnel. Formally and informally assesses staff competency.4. Maintains quality assurance by conducting routine inspections and spot checks of service area and specialty carts. Ensures adherence to established quality and service standards and policies.5. Assists in development of department policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service area effectiveness and efficiencies. Develops and implements plans. 6. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all supplies. Inventories and orders those supplies that are vendor direct. Oversees ordering of Stores and CS items for the service area. Resolves discrepancies and outages. Sets par levels and inventory locations for floor inventory. 7. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive working relationships with departments served, staff, physicians, and vendors in order to exchange information and resolve problems associated with provision or distribution of supplies.8. Administers and ensures adherence to department safety standards including cleanliness and appearance of assigned service area. . Recommends solutions and improvements for safety issues.

1. Develop and analyze spreadsheet data (product cost comparisons for inventory/non-stock items) in order to make accurate financial decisions in the best interest of the organization. Maintains department specific tracking logs. 2. Runs various queries within the ERP system/Pyxis supply system in order to make accurate product analysis as wells research product ordering patterns. Has the authority to utilize the ERP system to perform a variety of data entry functions such as fill orders, order supplies, receive supplies and maintain IBU data.3. Takes responsibility for and follows up on all outages. Obtains substitutes and uses alternative sources when possible. Communicates substitutions and supply situations to patient care coordinators. 4. Contacts vendor sales representatives on specific ordering requirements for substitute’s products as well as backorders and specialty products. Works with reps to return outdated, incorrectly shipped or recalled product. 5. Maintains inventory of stocked general stores items and their location at a level necessary to ensure supply adjusting minimum and maximum order quantities when necessary. In doing so rotates stock to keep outdates at a minimum. 6. Enters inventory counts from par count forms into ERP system and refills inventory orders based on established par levels.7. Completes audits and cycle counts to monitor accuracy or reported inventory value for financial purposes and makes adjustments when required. Works with Materials Manager to correct discrepancies.8. Receives, inspects, documents and routes incoming shipments of supplies and equipment from vendors via common carrier and express delivery companies. Track packages received and shipped by the facility. 9. Responds to STAT and other emergency requests rapidly and professionally.