Value Analysis Manager

The Value Analysis Manager will assist all management levels in the determination and selection of vendors at bid openings and has the authority to issue purchase orders to qualified individuals in user departments.

This position reports to the Corporate Director of Value Analysis & Resource Management, with dotted line responsibility to the Corporate Director, Materials Management Operations.

Job Duties:

• Research and source products.
• Provide cost information on products and contracts.
• Analyze product offerings using cost benefit metrics.
• Work closely with vendors to expedite samples needed for evaluations.
• Makes positive suggestions to other departments regarding new, improved and substitute items, or possible improvements in the design or specification of equipment.
• Assists system administration and management specialists in preparation of service contracts, bid procurement and quotation analysis.
• Assist with value analysis committee teams
• Analyze materials or product literature to continuously evaluate products, price trends, market conditions and vendor performance, as a basis for future purchasing decisions.
• Acts as a liaison between Materials Management and departments to introduce new and improved products.
• Assists with product trials system-wide
• Communicate with clinical staff on conversions and other Value Analysis related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience to include bedside nursing, cath-lab or CVOR related areas.
• Familiarity with Group Purchasing Organizations.
• Ability to act independently with little supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Understanding the clinical ramifications of change
• Experience in Project Management
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
• License for nursing or related field
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent research skill