KVR Consultant
Deerfield, Illinois
Executes and implements effective procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services. Develops short-term and long-term strategies that align with the Company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectation, while managing vendor relationships and new product innovation. Responsible for negotiating, coordinating, and assuring that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the lowest possible cost. Assesses near-term and long term plans to establish that supplier priorities are balanced with business needs; consults with Sr. Management, and other subject matter experts to develop alternative solutions; advises on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts. Provides oversight of work quality and constructive feedback to direct and indirect reports, where applicable. Job Responsibilities Directs and executes strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified. Executes category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI's and RFP's, documents bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develops selection criteria and drives the selection of suppliers in collaboration with a cross-functional teams; conducts supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management. Actively seeks ways to streamline business processes; researches and provides information on industry category trends and best practices. Provides procurement input to maximize procurement leverage, optimizes project design and minimizes project durations and cost. Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment from stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implements appropriate supplier risk analysis. Directly negotiates with suppliers that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with operational needs and goals. Uses current spend information/data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects for individual subcategories, and develops an overall cost reduction plan. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and category ownership by creating and defending category strategies and decisions with sound analytics. Delegates analytic tasks to key support functions; and synthesizes results. Develops supplier score card to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance and supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management. Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives. Implement supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives. Monitors supplier performance to ensure that delivery dates and technical and contractual requirements are met. Participates in strategic meetings with suppliers and business leaders to ensure execution of defined strategies. Manages day-to-day on-going category supplier relations and seeks out growth or revision opportunities within supply base. Acts as the internal point of contact for supplier management and complaint resolution; conducts regular supplier meetings and implements improvement strategies with suppliers. Creates, nurtures, and enhances supplier relationships. Aggressively manages category performance by adhering to internal Savings goals and reviewing financial models for commodity type items. Ensures spend portfolio for reoccurring managed spend is balanced through coordinated sourcing waves and leveraged with Capital project sourcing activities. Drives consolidation of spend and seeks out synergies across Business Units where applicable, by forming and leading cross-functional strategic sourcing teams to develop and implement category/commodity strategies and to drive cost from individual spend sub-categories. Champions weekly category review meetings with cross-functional teams to manage category performance. May cultivate team morale, motivation, and loyalty through continuous training and mentorship, setting obtainable performance goals, proving clear communication and constructive feedback.
Executes and implements effective procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services. Develops short-term and long-term strategies that align with the Company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectation, while managing vendor relationships and new product innovation. Responsible for negotiating, coordinating, and assuring that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the lowest possible cost. Assesses near-term and long term plans to establish that supplier priorities are balanced with business needs; consults with Sr. Management, and other subject matter experts to develop alternative solutions; advises on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts. Provides oversight of work quality and constructive feedback to direct and indirect reports, where applicable. Job Responsibilities Directs and executes strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified. Executes category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI's and RFP's, documents bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develops selection criteria and drives the selection of suppliers in collaboration with a cross-functional teams; conducts supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management. Actively seeks ways to streamline business processes; researches and provides information on industry category trends and best practices. Provides procurement input to maximize procurement leverage, optimizes project design and minimizes project durations and cost. Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment from stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implements appropriate supplier risk analysis. Directly negotiates with suppliers that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with operational needs and goals. Uses current spend information/data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects for individual subcategories, and develops an overall cost reduction plan. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and category ownership by creating and defending category strategies and decisions with sound analytics. Delegates analytic tasks to key support functions; and synthesizes results. Develops supplier score card to measure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance indicators; tracks compliance and supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management. Benchmark, track, and analyze annual performance metrics and sourcing trends against budget on a monthly basis to demonstrate continuous improvement and progress against strategic objectives. Implement supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives. Monitors supplier performance to ensure that delivery dates and technical and contractual requirements are met. Participates in strategic meetings with suppliers and business leaders to ensure execution of defined strategies. Manages day-to-day on-going category supplier relations and seeks out growth or revision opportunities within supply base. Acts as the internal point of contact for supplier management and complaint resolution; conducts regular supplier meetings and implements improvement strategies with suppliers. Creates, nurtures, and enhances supplier relationships. Aggressively manages category performance by adhering to internal Savings goals and reviewing financial models for commodity type items. Ensures spend portfolio for reoccurring managed spend is balanced through coordinated sourcing waves and leveraged with Capital project sourcing activities. Drives consolidation of spend and seeks out synergies across Business Units where applicable, by forming and leading cross-functional strategic sourcing teams to develop and implement category/commodity strategies and to drive cost from individual spend sub-categories. Champions weekly category review meetings with cross-functional teams to manage category performance. May cultivate team morale, motivation, and loyalty through continuous training and mentorship, setting obtainable performance goals, proving clear communication and constructive feedback.
KVR Consultant
Napa, California
The Director, Oncology Service Line is accountable for the overall health and leadership of the Oncology Service Line,which spans radiation oncology, medical oncology; infusion services, applicable committees (including service line governance, cancer committees and tumor boards) and palliative care. The Director is responsible for business planning and development, implementation of strategic and programmatic growth plans, capital planning and resource allocation, oversight of operations, achievement of clinical performance improvement in health care delivery,physician alignment and growth strategy, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning and improvement, as well as management of fiscal and human resources. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Director assesses market sentiment, evaluates the Oncology programs and services, identifies gaps, develops recommendations and creates solutions including appropriate infrastructure required to fill gaps, support services, models of care and other system-wide quality initiatives including achievement of Quadruple Aim goals (better outcomes, improved clinician experience, lower costs and improved patient experience). This position collaborates with clinical operations and works with key administrative and physician leaders to lead the development and/or implementation and execution of evidence-based,best practice clinical protocols, achieve and sustain best benchmark performance including patient experience, caregiver and physician satisfaction, quality, workforce planning, and standardization of care. The Director oversees and integrates relationships between the Medical Center and outside affiliates ensuring excellent communication, referral relationships,care of patients and recommendations for improvement. This position requires establishment of strong relationships across the continuum of responsibility and authority with Regional and System leadership, Executive Management Team,Medical Directors and Physicians, Program and Clinical Leaders, Mission, Finance, Quality & Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence, Marketing & Communications, Clinical Research, Foundation and others. The Director assures that all regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g. ACS, NAPBC, ONC, NCCN, ASCO, ASTRO) for Oncology Service Line are within compliance. Skills: Demonstrated experience and success developing and implementing innovative clinical program growth strategies,physician and payer alignment, and consumer engagement models in a highly competitive and complex market environment. Experience building and linking clinical programs between multiple service sites and across the continuum of care,including ambulatory, acute and post-acute care, home and community-based sites A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; track record of developing collaborative and effective working relationships with physicians, clinicians, management, colleagues and peers; ability to motivate, lead and influence others to implement key strategies Knowledge and understanding of emerging health care, market and technology trends, especially forces influencing the growth, utilization and delivery of oncology services Leadership skills including ability to prioritize and organize work; flexibility and agility to process information, respond rapidly to emerging trends, and adapt nimbly to a changing healthcare environment, frequent interruptions and changes in workload priorities; create goals and accountability; lead projects from concept to implementation in a timely manner;and achieve results. Demonstrated experience creating a culture of excellence, including quality and service improvement. Strong customer focus with physicians, management, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders. Financial management skills including healthcare budgeting and financing, pricing, revenue optimization,reimbursement and payment models, and cost management. Familiarity with business intelligence tools including bench marking best practices, data tracking and monitoring outcomes; experience developing and implementing balanced scorecards. Skills in change management, Six Sigma, Lean and/or other continuous performance improvement techniques. Understand and be comfortable in a complex matrix structured organization. Strong professional ethics including a commitment to advance Providence St. Joseph Health's Mission, Vision and Core Values. Strong leadership and management skills and human resources knowledge necessary to support employees. Minimum Position Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree Experience: Five (5) to Seven (7) years of senior level health care management experience in leading, developing and managing major clinical programs and business services and functions Experience developing strategic plans in direct alignment with institutional vision and development of robust business plans in support of strategic development across all areas of Oncology clinical, operational, educational and research services Physician and medical group alignment and integration experience Significant experience leading teams, group facilitation, project management, and building management systems
The Director, Oncology Service Line is accountable for the overall health and leadership of the Oncology Service Line,which spans radiation oncology, medical oncology; infusion services, applicable committees (including service line governance, cancer committees and tumor boards) and palliative care. The Director is responsible for business planning and development, implementation of strategic and programmatic growth plans, capital planning and resource allocation, oversight of operations, achievement of clinical performance improvement in health care delivery,physician alignment and growth strategy, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning and improvement, as well as management of fiscal and human resources. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Director assesses market sentiment, evaluates the Oncology programs and services, identifies gaps, develops recommendations and creates solutions including appropriate infrastructure required to fill gaps, support services, models of care and other system-wide quality initiatives including achievement of Quadruple Aim goals (better outcomes, improved clinician experience, lower costs and improved patient experience). This position collaborates with clinical operations and works with key administrative and physician leaders to lead the development and/or implementation and execution of evidence-based,best practice clinical protocols, achieve and sustain best benchmark performance including patient experience, caregiver and physician satisfaction, quality, workforce planning, and standardization of care. The Director oversees and integrates relationships between the Medical Center and outside affiliates ensuring excellent communication, referral relationships,care of patients and recommendations for improvement. This position requires establishment of strong relationships across the continuum of responsibility and authority with Regional and System leadership, Executive Management Team,Medical Directors and Physicians, Program and Clinical Leaders, Mission, Finance, Quality & Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence, Marketing & Communications, Clinical Research, Foundation and others. The Director assures that all regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g. ACS, NAPBC, ONC, NCCN, ASCO, ASTRO) for Oncology Service Line are within compliance. Skills: Demonstrated experience and success developing and implementing innovative clinical program growth strategies,physician and payer alignment, and consumer engagement models in a highly competitive and complex market environment. Experience building and linking clinical programs between multiple service sites and across the continuum of care,including ambulatory, acute and post-acute care, home and community-based sites A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; track record of developing collaborative and effective working relationships with physicians, clinicians, management, colleagues and peers; ability to motivate, lead and influence others to implement key strategies Knowledge and understanding of emerging health care, market and technology trends, especially forces influencing the growth, utilization and delivery of oncology services Leadership skills including ability to prioritize and organize work; flexibility and agility to process information, respond rapidly to emerging trends, and adapt nimbly to a changing healthcare environment, frequent interruptions and changes in workload priorities; create goals and accountability; lead projects from concept to implementation in a timely manner;and achieve results. Demonstrated experience creating a culture of excellence, including quality and service improvement. Strong customer focus with physicians, management, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders. Financial management skills including healthcare budgeting and financing, pricing, revenue optimization,reimbursement and payment models, and cost management. Familiarity with business intelligence tools including bench marking best practices, data tracking and monitoring outcomes; experience developing and implementing balanced scorecards. Skills in change management, Six Sigma, Lean and/or other continuous performance improvement techniques. Understand and be comfortable in a complex matrix structured organization. Strong professional ethics including a commitment to advance Providence St. Joseph Health's Mission, Vision and Core Values. Strong leadership and management skills and human resources knowledge necessary to support employees. Minimum Position Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree Experience: Five (5) to Seven (7) years of senior level health care management experience in leading, developing and managing major clinical programs and business services and functions Experience developing strategic plans in direct alignment with institutional vision and development of robust business plans in support of strategic development across all areas of Oncology clinical, operational, educational and research services Physician and medical group alignment and integration experience Significant experience leading teams, group facilitation, project management, and building management systems