Director, Direct Categories Capital Equipment
Who we are:
At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.
This is an onsite position with potential flexibility to be hybrid or remote
What you’ll do:
As a Director, Direct Categories Capital Equipment, you will be responsible for strategically identifying process improvement and cost savings opportunities related to equipment, service, and product standardization and for providing oversight to staff clinicians or third-party equipment planners for Company facility replacements, Capital Asset Management (CAM), or other funded projects.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for leadership, communication, and strategic course implementation of equipment programs and act as liaison between vendors and facility leadership on issues related to product quality, supplier service, and product standardization.Review all equipment quotes for facilities and obtain amended quotes as needed, or if additional savings can be negotiated through a bulk purchase.Review End of Life (EOL) equipment for all facilities and assist when determining time for replacement, obtain quotes, review final funding amount, place orders, manage delivery dates with the facility and payment of invoices prior to year-end.Review existing reports for cost savings opportunities for all facilities; transition to contracted vendors as needed. Review product with facility physicians when needed prior to transition.Participate in due diligence efforts for new acquisition facilities; create transition plan as applicable.Transition new acquisition facilities to all contracted products, supplies, services and monitor for continued compliance through transition calls with facility stakeholders.Manage third party service agreement with General Electric (GE) for all biomedical and diagnostic imaging equipment across the Company, escalating any issues to the GE National Account representatives.Review installed equipment listing for facilities requesting replacement equipment due to age, new legislation/regulatory requirement or development of service line.Create equipment budget, review information with leadership and facilities prior to Capital Asset Management (CAM) submission.Coordinate facility site visits as appropriate during planning, design development and construction phases, as well as due diligence, transition, or other facility activity.Provide oversight and manage details regarding the budget and project timeline for any projects that require a third-party equipment planner.Represent and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Provide oversight of the Laboratory Service line for all facilities.Order equipment and manage the install and payment of the invoices for equipment moved to final approval.Negotiate with vendors for additional savings or product availability to enhance existing service lines.Provide oversight of the Food Service Line for all facilities.Maintain relationship with contracted vendor(s) for food procurement.Hold quarterly informational calls with facility FNS Directors to discuss opportunities for savings as well as food market trends and regulatory compliance.Transition existing service accounts to hospital procurement group contracted vendors when applicable.Manage current travel service program for LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC).Conduct business review of portfolio with direct travel to determine savings or identify necessary changes to recognize savings quarterly.Report information and work with Finance department for process improvements.Regular and reliable attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.What you’ll need:
Education: HS Diploma required Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline preferred
Experience: 3+yrs. of experience in purchased service with proven communication, contract and negotiation skills required. Oracle experience preferred
Why choose us:
As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran