Experiences at West Penn Allegheny Health System

Determining, then promoting, the best solutions, in a contracting situation, for the stakeholders in order to maintain consistenly high quality health care in diverse facility environments.

Negotiated a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical contracts, both facility-specific and system wide. Worked with various sourcing tools (MMIS, Ariba, benchmarking tools, etc.). Conducted e-sourcing events (RFIs, reverse auctions, e-RFPs) for various products and services. Led commodity supply chain teams and project-specfic stakeholder groups. Researched technologies, products and services to obtain market information to support contract decision-making criteria. Worked closely with a wide variety of suppliers and a diverse population of internal customers to establish good relationships....

Ability to think outside of the box, open to diverse contracting challenges, willingness to learn and apply new skills and/or use existing skills in different ways.

*Created purchase orders for medical and facilities equipment.
*Researched cost saving opportunities and created cost analysis for contract agents and contract negotiators.
*Contacted potential suppliers to obtain necessary information for qualification standards.
*Worked diligently in a fast paced environment that demands persistence, drive, and outstanding communication skills.
*Attended Supply Chain Team meetings and negotiations with suppliers and presented relevant research....