Assistant Director - Purchased Services and Laboratory Sourcing

Universal Health Services - Kng Of Prussa, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kng Of Prussa, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Assistant Director - Purchased Services and Laboratory at Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is responsible for leading all Supply Chain activities related to Purchased Services and Laboratory categories across 392 facilities. This role focuses on improving patient care and outcomes while reducing costs through effective sourcing and standardization initiatives. The Assistant Director will oversee a team, manage contract processes, and collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure the successful implementation of new products and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational responsibility for supervision, performance evaluations, and direction of the team.
• Participate in the development of staff responsible for Purchased Services and Laboratory initiatives.
• Develop an annual sourcing calendar to guide staff regarding priorities and drive expense reduction.
• Lead the identification and execution of standardization and utilization for clinical products and services.
• Participate in the review, approval, and implementation of new products and technology presented by hospital clinicians.
• Assist Corporate Clinical Leaders with providing product usage, approved contracted vendors, and cost information for product-related initiatives.
• Manage the contract review process to validate terms, conditions, pricing, vendors, and approvals.
• Lead sourcing opportunities for clinical products and services with support from Corporate Contracting and GPO staff.
• Act as a liaison between hospital departments and Corporate Contracting for facility-based agreements.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures for corporate and local contracting.
• Monitor and assist facility Supply Chain and Clinical Leaders with corporate-wide product conversions.
• Perform cost analysis, track conversion timelines, and savings progress.
• Develop and administer project management plans for initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with contract commitments.
• Develop tools to track and monitor appropriate utilization and key performance indicators (KPI).
• Ensure consistent auditing and feedback for utilization control and expense reduction.
• Perform analysis of contract utilization and implement recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct Category Management functions including quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and distributors.
• Review and ensure appropriate financial metrics are monitored to maximize contract savings.
• Represent UHS on Group Purchasing Organization Steering Committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required plus 8-10 years of experience.
• Experience in Purchased Services and Laboratory areas.
• Detailed clinical and operations management experience required.
• Broad knowledge of state-of-the-art sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and mentor direct reports.
• Strong leadership presence to evaluate business opportunities and major contracts.
• Strong group dynamic skills to lead facility conversion teams.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Six Sigma credentials preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with healthcare supply chain management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and management.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off