Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a GPO Sourcing Intern? 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.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The internship will provide candidates with insight to the daily activities and requirements for sourcing, negotiating, managing, and maintaining an extensive contract portfolio targeting a diverse group of healthcare entities. This opportunity is designed to encourage growth over time. Intern candidates can potentially return to HealthTrust for subsequent internships to continue growing in key areas of responsibility. The candidate for this internship will be responsible for assisting with project management, operational execution, and contract document management. Candidates who excel in these responsibilities and in their ability to interact in a professional setting have the potential to be considered for permanent employment.
In addition to the duties outlined below, the candidate will be included in an array of meetings/discussions that will provide them with learning experiences related to:
- Learning to debate/discuss/decide on sourcing strategies
- Understanding how contract award decisions are made
- Learning about the operational, clinical, technical and financial considerations that are necessary and important to healthcare providers and patient care
- Learning which contract terms and conditions are important to consider and why
- Understanding supply chain transparency / resiliency and what factors should be considered as one makes product selection and supplier partnership decisions
In addition to the duties outlined below, the candidate will be included in an array of meetings/discussions that will provide them with learning experiences related to:
Learning to debate/discuss/decide on sourcing strategies
Understanding how contract award decisions are made
Learning about the operational, clinical, technical and financial considerations that are necessary and important to healthcare providers and patient care
Learning which contract terms and conditions are important to consider and why
Understanding supply chain transparency / resiliency and what factors should be considered as one makes product selection and supplier partnership decisions
Duties (included but not limited to):
- Operational tasks related to sourcing events including maintenance to our Contract Lifecycle Management system (CLM) to ensure accurate reporting to our internal and external customers (“members”)
- Document Management including contract package development to assist our members in operationalizing the agreements at a local level
- Project Management oversight including managing the multiple entry points of information into the sourcing event process and ensuring timeline targets are met
What qualifications you will need:
- Rising Juniors, and Seniors in Supply Chain Management or other related Business Majors
- Team player with the ability to build and establish relationships with sourcing team.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply learnings in a business setting. Self-starter, good email and verbal communication skills as well as time management capability.
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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our GPO Sourcing Internship opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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