Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

Location: System Services – Integrated Service Center in Plainfield, IN 

Position: Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

Shift: 1.0 Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p / Hybrid 2 days in Office 3 days Remote 

 

IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective patient care. We are seeking a knowledgeable and strategic Clinical Supply Chain Specialist to support our supply chain operations, focusing on commodities, clinical items, and cost management initiatives to maximize clinical value while minimizing costs.

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Position Overview: 

The Clinical Supply Chain Specialist supports the Clinical Supply Chain Manager through clinical research, implementation, analysis, and analytics. The role emphasizes commodities, low-impact physician preference items, system-wide conversions, standardization, substitutions, recalls, capital and purchased services. The goal is contract maximization and compliance, achieving the highest clinical value at the lowest cost and ensuring effective implementation of decisions. The specialist organizes relevant data, assists with Lumere platform management, documents outcomes, and serves as a clinical resource to supply chain operations. They coordinate and document the activities of Nursing Clinical Executive Supply Committees and subgroups, communicate clinical recommendations, and support the implementation of supply chain initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Support clinical research, implementation, and analytics related to supply chain commodities and clinical items. 

• Assist with management of Lumere platform processes and accurate documentation. 

• Serve as a clinical resource for supply chain operations and collaborate with clinical teams. 

• Coordinate and document outcomes and recommendations for commodities, physician preference items, purchased services, and capital equipment. 

• Work with Contracting Portfolio Managers and Specialists to initiate and implement standardization and cost reduction opportunities. 

• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new technology opportunities and validate evidence for analysis. 

• Partner with Clinical Effectiveness Councils to develop strategies for delivering optimal value. 

• Communicate clinical recommendations and support their implementation across entities and supply chain functions. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support IU Health’s supply chain strategy.

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Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Education:

  - Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field required. 

• Experience: 

  - Five years of experience in a healthcare clinical setting, preferably acute care. 

  - Experience in project management, analytics, presentation development, and customer service. 

• Skills & Knowledge: 

  - Strong verbal, written, and strategic/analytical skills. 

  - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with statistical software preferred. 

  - Proficiency with Supply Chain business systems and tools. 

  - Ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers. 

  - May require travel to various locations as needed.

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Why Join IU Health? 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 

• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement 

• Supportive environment committed to professional excellence and patient-centered care 

• Work in a dynamic ambulatory setting dedicated to quality and safety 

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
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