Premier, Inc
Senior Specialist, Performance Groups
Premier, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Senior Specialist, Performance Groups
What you will be doing:The Senior Specialist assists the Performance Groups in developing a project plan and/or analytics for assigned product categories, from member need identification to contract execution. This includes spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, internal and external terms and conditions collaboration, presentation creation for Performance Group Committees, and sourcing management within Premier's sourcing technology platform. The Senior Specialist provides inputs into the sourcing process and strategy and executes the process on multiple medium to high complexity categories. This position participates and contributes to performance improvement initiatives and special projects, focused on leadership and development.Key ResponsibilitiesCORE
Sources medium to high complexity product categoriesMasters complete sourcing cycleManages and masters complex/strategic categories and contract analyticsAbility to negotiate custom complex terms as directedDevelops supplier spend analysis, price tier analysis, and recommends tiers for assigned product categories custom to each core memberAssists or leads the creation of RFPsCommunicates with suppliersCompletes pricing/savings negotiationsCreates PowerPoint presentations that provide succinct and informational messagesValidates the completeness of suppliers product and pricing filesAssists in the development of award recommendationsAssists in the creation of the final contract
Analytics
Design and provide day to day management of analytic projects with assigned membersAnalyze market trends, product usage, and spend historyDevelop and deliver communication of analytic insightsLead analysis of and model projects involving data related to the healthcare supply spend of specific Premier membersPerform financial analysis ensuring accuracy via various methodologiesIdentify potential business performance improvements based on analytical data review and analysis
Project Management
Adheres to the milestones and cycle times outlined in product category workplanMonitors progress of assigned tasks in product category workplanIdentifies and informs management of deviations from product category workplan and timelineEnsures accuracy and completeness of own work
Process Improvement
Leads performance improvement projectsLeads performance, quality, and capacity initiatives
Learning and Development
Ownership of a project or program within Performance GroupsDemonstrates thought leadershipDemonstrates integrity, innovation, accountability, and ownership in work
Experiential Activities
Exposed to multiple Sourcing Service Lines and gains experience in sourcing multiple product categoriesStrategic supplier work
Required QualificationsWork Experience:
4 or more yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills: Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Analytics and Modeling, Process ImprovementExperience: Coursework in purchasing or supply chain, healthcare, logistics, materials management, finance, operations, project management, technology, business intelligence tools, leadership trainingEducation: Bachelor's degreeAdditional Job Requirements:Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of timeBe adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlinesAttention to detailOperate computer programs and softwareAbility to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formatsWorking Conditions:
Air conditioned office spaceTravel Requirements:
Travel 1-20% within the USPhysical Demands:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.Premier's compensation philosophy:
Ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive.Qualified employees receive access to benefits:Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k retirement programPaid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier at a glance:Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, and 2022Named one of the World's Most Ethical CompaniesEmployees receive:Perks and discountsAccess to on-site and online exercise classesPremier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination.For assistance in the application process, contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.
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What you will be doing:The Senior Specialist assists the Performance Groups in developing a project plan and/or analytics for assigned product categories, from member need identification to contract execution. This includes spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, internal and external terms and conditions collaboration, presentation creation for Performance Group Committees, and sourcing management within Premier's sourcing technology platform. The Senior Specialist provides inputs into the sourcing process and strategy and executes the process on multiple medium to high complexity categories. This position participates and contributes to performance improvement initiatives and special projects, focused on leadership and development.Key ResponsibilitiesCORE
Sources medium to high complexity product categoriesMasters complete sourcing cycleManages and masters complex/strategic categories and contract analyticsAbility to negotiate custom complex terms as directedDevelops supplier spend analysis, price tier analysis, and recommends tiers for assigned product categories custom to each core memberAssists or leads the creation of RFPsCommunicates with suppliersCompletes pricing/savings negotiationsCreates PowerPoint presentations that provide succinct and informational messagesValidates the completeness of suppliers product and pricing filesAssists in the development of award recommendationsAssists in the creation of the final contract
Analytics
Design and provide day to day management of analytic projects with assigned membersAnalyze market trends, product usage, and spend historyDevelop and deliver communication of analytic insightsLead analysis of and model projects involving data related to the healthcare supply spend of specific Premier membersPerform financial analysis ensuring accuracy via various methodologiesIdentify potential business performance improvements based on analytical data review and analysis
Project Management
Adheres to the milestones and cycle times outlined in product category workplanMonitors progress of assigned tasks in product category workplanIdentifies and informs management of deviations from product category workplan and timelineEnsures accuracy and completeness of own work
Process Improvement
Leads performance improvement projectsLeads performance, quality, and capacity initiatives
Learning and Development
Ownership of a project or program within Performance GroupsDemonstrates thought leadershipDemonstrates integrity, innovation, accountability, and ownership in work
Experiential Activities
Exposed to multiple Sourcing Service Lines and gains experience in sourcing multiple product categoriesStrategic supplier work
Required QualificationsWork Experience:
4 or more yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills: Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Analytics and Modeling, Process ImprovementExperience: Coursework in purchasing or supply chain, healthcare, logistics, materials management, finance, operations, project management, technology, business intelligence tools, leadership trainingEducation: Bachelor's degreeAdditional Job Requirements:Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of timeBe adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlinesAttention to detailOperate computer programs and softwareAbility to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formatsWorking Conditions:
Air conditioned office spaceTravel Requirements:
Travel 1-20% within the USPhysical Demands:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.Premier's compensation philosophy:
Ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive.Qualified employees receive access to benefits:Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k retirement programPaid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier at a glance:Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, and 2022Named one of the World's Most Ethical CompaniesEmployees receive:Perks and discountsAccess to on-site and online exercise classesPremier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination.For assistance in the application process, contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.
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