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Location: Holyoke, MA

Facility: Holyoke Medical Center

Department: Supply Chain Management | Integrated Participants

Schedule: Full-time, Days

#TheResourceGroup

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

Interpret complex financial trends, economic forecasts, and business data as they relate to performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations to leadership and consulting with stakeholders regarding contract impact and value realization.

Manage the identification, documentation, and reporting of local supply and purchased services savings, collaborating with local teams to support national initiatives and achieve goals while assisting with project management and cross-market coordination.

Develop and utilize support tools using advanced Excel and data visualization skills to implement, track, measure, and report on performance metrics for facility supply expense improvement initiatives and national data usage.

Assist in the development, analysis, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), quotes, bids, and reverse auction contracting strategies, ensuring the strategic intent aligns with financial and operational goals.

Assist in the development of internal controls and the validation of supply chain rebates, while also serving as a national point of escalation for issues concerning data feed and rebate collection.

Manage contract management compliance for local requests and support national service conversions.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

A Bachelor's degree

1 year of professional experience and/or an internship

Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

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