Systems and Value Analysis Specialist

About the role

Under the direction of the Systems Manager, the Value Analysis and System Support Specialist - Materials Mgmt is responsible for coordinating the evaluation, selection, and standardization of medical products across MVHS. Responsible for coordinating and documenting all Value Analysis (VA) meetings for both Peri-Operative and Nursing departments. By reviewing Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts performs cost analysis for each product presented to the VA Committee, Assists the Lawson/ Epic Coordinator in maintaining the Inventory and Purchasing modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Value Analysis meetings ensuring appropriate attendees are available, create agenda, and document minutes.
• Collaborate with vendors and sales representatives, to ensure correct product data (including medical billing codes) and pricing.
• Perform cost analysis and obtain financial reimbursement impact for all product requests.
• Research all product requests, determine product status and ensure complete documentation.
• Research Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts for proposed VA products to ensure accurate cost analysis.
• Verify GPO Contract compliance will not be negatively affected by products being presented.
• Communicate final determinations of product requests to appropriate stakeholders.
• Run and audit reports. Create presentations, provide analysis of data, recommend, and resolve issues.
• Create and modify items within the Inventory and Purchasing system, to include the Item Master, Inventories, Price Agreements, Vendor Product information, etc.
• Provide ongoing customer service through training and assisting with supply orders.
• Assist Lawson/ Epic Coordinator with special projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 2 years of purchasing, distribution and experience with quantitative spreadsheets.
• Time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Qualifications

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Infor/Lawson Procurement and Inventory Control Modules or related systems.

Pay

$22 - $34 per hour

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 8‑hour shifts, hourly, non‑union.