Value Analysis Manager

Position Details

Department: CORP | Supply Chain Contracts
Category: Material Mgmt/Purchasing
Location: Phoenix
Employee Type: Regular
Posting #: 527976
Posted On: 9/21/2020

Position Summary

This position manages the Value Analysis Program, through collaboration with senior leadership, Medical Staff, clinical staff, and vendors to achieve maximum supply investment value by focusing on supply standardization, utilization, and process improvements leveraging high quality and cost-effective products and services. This position will facilitate decision making for the selection and sourcing of supplies and suppliers. The position develops and maintains collaborative interactions with key stakeholders to ensure effective, results-oriented outcomes.

Position Duties

  1. Lead the Value Analysis process for Phoenix Children`s Hospital
    • Helps to identify products and services to maximize cost savings while maintaining quality patient care.
  2. Sourcing and approval of substitute products
    • Works with clinicians, distributors and manufacturers to develop appropriate product substitutions and then assists the Purchasing and Distribution staff with alternate sourcing options when issues arise with product availability or supplier services
  3. Assists in the development of cost management programs
    • Interacts with appropriate clinical and operational leaders to develop, coordinate, and integrate cost management programs into service lines by assisting with program development, data collection and analysis, implementation, monitoring and follow-up. In collaboration with Process Optimization, leads Value Analysis teams to meet service line objectives and ensure effective implementation of new processes and/or products through the organization.
  4. Standardizations and improved utilization
    • Leads efforts to maximize cost savings through standardization and improved utilization of supplies, including physician preference items, through the Value Analysis process and completes and submits appropriate reports, as required, on a timely basis
  5. Conversion implementation coordination
    • Manages the supply conversion and implementation process to maximize compliance with the GPO and any Affiliate contract portfolio
  6. Maintain industry knowledge currency
    • Maintains knowledge of the latest clinical practices and products related to areas of focus. Participates in external, health care industry group meetings and councils, as needed, to keep abreast of clinical products and practices
  7. Identifies and implements cost saving opportunities
    • Proactively identifies cost savings opportunities using available resources, i.e., available Spend Analytics Programs, Affiliate contracts, and standard value analysis methodology. In collaboration with Process Optimization, develop strategies and identify process improvements that are focused on substantial supply/service cost reduction, standardization and utilization, while maintaining or enhancing quality.
  8. Value Analysis activity documentation and reports
    • Tracks and communicates results; analyzes the variance in actual usage and costs against predicted-expected outcomes; coordinates the determination and resolution of issues effecting achievement of established objectives; and seeks consensus and approval in accordance with established procedures
  9. Physician interaction
    • Works directly with physician leadership to build and sustain support of the Value Analysis process
  10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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