Premier Inc.

Vice President Management Services

United States full-time Executive $205,000 - $380,000
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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Vice President Management ServicesWhat you will be doing:
The VP of Management Services (also known as VP of Supply Chain Management externally at the member hospital) will be part of the team within Premier that is leading our clients supply chain departments and or supply chain transformation efforts. The VP will be responsible for projects transforming a hospital’s supply chain or the daily operations of one or more of our clients Supply Chain’s or other operational departments. These engagements can be interim or long term but are typically higher in volume and/or complexity than most other engagements. They will also be responsible for identifying and standardizing best practices among all our clients, as well developing, and maximizing shared services to create efficiencies amongst our clients. The VP should be an experienced leader who can develop and implement strategic initiatives for our members and for the Premier teams they lead to improve member partnerships and business operations.
The Vice President is also responsible for:

Provide overall operational and strategic leadership for Hospital’s Supply Chain

Provide day-to-date oversight and manage Hospital supply chain operations that would include inventory management, purchasing, strategic sourcing (supplies, purchase services, capital, and pharmacy), value analysis, regulatory & compliance, process improvements, and performance management.

Implementing best practice and maximizing technology

Develop and socialize supply chain financial and operational dashboard

Establish goals and metrics

Develop and foster strong relationships with client at the C-Suite level.

Develop and implement consulting strategy consistent with the goals of clients

Develop and implement client goals, objectives, performance standards and priorities.

Lead, mentor, and develop staff

Build engagement with Executive, Physician, clinical and Business leaders

Provide supply chain project support for strategic and operational projects that impact supply chain

Develop standard workflow and process to support organizational business requirements

Run operations for acute and non acute entities including distribution, Sourcing, Digital print center, Courier, Contracting and Analytics

Develop and manage to supply chain budget for Hospital

Develop cost savings strategies and targets and drive savings

Emergency Preparedness planning and Pandemic inventory

Perform supply chain related activities as may be reasonably requested by the Engagement Manager or the Executive Sponsor

Key Responsibilities
Responsibility #1 – 80%
Provide overall operational and strategic leadership for Hospital’s Supply Chain
Responsibility #2 – 15%
Identifying and standardizing best practices among all our clients, as well as developing and maximizing shared services to create efficiencies among our clients
Responsibility #3 – 5%
Administrative functions
​Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 12 or more yearsEducation:
Bachelors (Required)Preferred Qualifications
Skills:

Demonstrated Supply Chain transformation experience

Consulting Experience

Progressive leadership within Supply Chain or Hospital Operations

Experience:

Knowledge of healthcare supply chain management principals and concepts in the areas of procurement, receiving, distribution, replenishment, value analysis, materials management systems and equipment management.

Extensive leadership experience; developing and implementing short- and long-term strategy and leading teams.

Project and change Management

Technical skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and current healthcare supply chain information systems.

Education:
Masters

Additional Job Requirements:

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Operate computer programs and software

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

Making independent decisions

Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: RemoteTravel Requirements: Travel 81-100% within the USPhysical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $205,000 - $380,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.
Employees receive:

Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.
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