Purchasing & Member Relations Account Executive

Overview: SUMMARY Stratum is seeking a detailed-oriented and strong relationship builder to provide support for our supply chain service line for Stratum Med Shareholders and clients. This role will assist in managing key vendor relationships for Stratum members including GPO and distribution partners. This role will report to the Vice President of Purchasing and Member Services. Responsibilities:

• Manage portfolio of Stratum members, assisting with distribution partner management

• Assist in facilitating work group meetings including supply Chain, imaging and laboratory leaders

• Access data through internal systems or member sites to generate reports, review trends, determine market share and viable conversion options for savings opportunities

• Lead efforts in vendor category/market share review & special projects

• Serve as point person for specific vendor categories

• Work on-site in Stratum offices two days per month or occasionally more if needed

•Assist and potentially lead new member on-boarding implementations, tracking progress and communication throughout, including scheduling vendor involvement as necessary •Travel to attend occasional member business reviews, Stratum member meetings and potential new business opportunities •Identify best practices in areas such as member implementations, new contract communication and GPO program rollout •Identify potential direct vendor agreements for Stratum aggregation Qualifications: Certifications: , Education: Bachelor's Degree: Marketing; Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources; Bachelor's Degree: Healthcare; Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration; Bachelor's Degree, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $40.16per hour - $69.08per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.