Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Responsible for directing the overall purchasing function, including managerial administrative responsibilities for University of Michigan Health (UMH) across the state.  Acts as a liaison between UMH Supply Chain, Hospital System and Regional Finance, Campus Business and Finance, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Clinical Affairs, and the University?s academic enterprise.  Position is ultimately responsible for the legal and business content of the agreements completed by the Contracts and Procurement staff which require compliance with University Regental rules, State of Michigan rules and regulatory requirements of the Federal Government. These agreements encompass system, regional, and local agreements needed to advance our tripartite mission for the entire statewide health system.  This position acts as a Contracting Specialist for the most complex and sensitive agreements needed for the organization.  This role is responsible for developing and refining contracting and sourcing policies and procedures and works with other supply chain leaders to set contracting strategy in alignment with health system goals.  This role is responsible for implementing changes in strategy and facilitates redesign of purchasing agent roles and responsibilities and policies and procedures across all the contracting and purchasing functions across the state.

SIGNING LIMIT ? Unlimited Years and up to $5,000,000 per agreement

This role reports to the Senior Director for Sourcing

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Who We Are

The aim of Michigan Medicine is to advance health to serve Michigan and the world. With annual revenues of approximately $5.0 billion, Michigan Medicine ranks as one of the top academic health centers in the country, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, facilitating groundbreaking research, and developing the next generation of physicians and scientists. Michigan Medicine consists of the University of Michigan Hospitals, the University of Michigan Medical School and its Medical Group, Michigan Health Corporation, and affiliated health systems.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

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Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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