Description
This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Director Energy? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director Energy like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Job Summary and Qualifications
- Responsible for developing comprehensive energy solutions by negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the area of energy commodities and complementary energy services. Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions commensurate with the risk profile of our client members.
- Individual must possess strong negotiation skills and thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions with ability to identify contractual risks and propose alternate language toward a solution. Individual must be proficient in mitigating business risk, identifying cost savings opportunities, and adept at identifying new areas for contracting.
- Position's key area of focus will be customized regional initiatives characterized by volatile energy market dynamics and evolving infrastructures and suppliers.
What you will do in this role:
Strategy Development, Validation and Risk Mitigation:
- Develops the contract strategy, formulates a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives.
- The individual must work closely with member IDNs and facilities to develop a strategy that aligns with member needs/requirements, and meets objectives of the group-purchasing organization. The individual must be able to soundly articulate the strategy and guide the audience to the desired end-result.
- Strategies must contemplate a variety of complex considerations. The Contract Director must develop a strategy that manages and hedges risk achieving the desired outcome. The Contract Director must be adept at reading situations and adapting strategies or negotiations as necessary throughout the sourcing process.
Sourcing Process:
- Thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for energy, including market research, bid preparation, Strategy Development and Validation, RFP, Contract Negotiations, and contract awards.
Manage Energy Supplier Purchasing Agreements:
- Identify and qualify potential suppliers
- Negotiate energy purchasing agreements
Direct RFP Process:
- Regional Category Analysis
- RFP/Strategy Development
- Supplier negotiations/award
- Drive member alignment and consensus
- Direct finance and support activities
- Ensure proper documentation
Supplier Relationship Management:
- In addition to basic supplier relationship management, the Contract Director strategically fosters excellent working relationship with key suppliers, including the negotiation of Purchasing Agreements with supplier.
Communications:
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external resources:
- Presenting contract strategies and reporting outcomes to various stakeholders is an integral function of this position, requiring polished skills and interfacing with various levels of member executives.
- Communicate negotiation status and results. Audiences include but are not limited to: board leads, legal, account management and members.
- Communicate bid process, negotiation status, and agreement on terms, financial proposal concerns and other matters with supplier.
Collaboration:
- Collaboration required with functional team throughout sourcing process:
- with legal staff on development and finalization of purchasing agreements
- with financial analysts on assessing supplier proposals
- with board leads on meeting with advisory boards
- with account management in their member-facing duties related to the portfolio
Financial & Operational Goals:
- Meet or exceed financial and operational goals established in the annual contracting plan.
Policies & Procedures:
- Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct.
Customer Service:
- Resolve supplier and/or customer issues.
- Maintain strong customer relationships and build trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Customers are internal and external.
- Work with HealthTrust audit team to assist and facilitate engagement and finalization of audit projects.
Change Management:
- Act as a champion for business process change, organizational change, and cultural change. May include leading process improvement or training initiatives.
What qualifications and knowledge you will need:
- Accredited College Bachelor's Degree required in engineering, business or finance with advanced degree desirable
- 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience. Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts in either energy or other aligned commodity categories, with preferred experience with sustainability categories.
- Relevant work experience includes, but is not limited to: Energy commodity trading; Natural gas or electric utility; Energy marketing; Facility management; Sustainability Solutions; Contracting financial analysis; Commodity risk management; Regulation of utility service
Category Knowledge:
- Understanding or demonstrated ability to learn in-depth aspects of portfolio:
- fundamental and technical market dynamics
- pricing comparisons between supplier offerings
- electric grid and gas pipeline networks and capacity markets
- CFAB contract portfolio offerings which support holistic energy management solutions
- federal and state regulatory issues which impact energy services and costs
- knowledge of natural gas and electric contract language and negotiation strategies
- understanding of cost drivers (direct and indirect)
- understanding of facility operations
Supplier Knowledge:
- Individual must know and be able to use knowledge about supplier to develop strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, and anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.
- Includes, but not limited to:
- interpretation of Supplier SEC filings, annual reports, or analyst reports
- discussion of future resource, capacity availability and product pipelines with suppliers and customers
- occasional site-visits to supplier/provider to review current or future technology
- investigation of new supplier entrants to market
In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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