Vendor Relations Director

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

•    Liaise between vendors, clinical, surgical, surgeons, supply chain management, and finance teams.
•    Develop strategic initiatives with peri-operative leaders for long term sustainability as it relates to equipment, supplies, instruments, and implants necessary for clinical operations.
•    Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and reliable supply chains.
•    Evaluate opportunities for equipment, supply, instrument, and implant standardization. Implement agreed upon strategies.
•    Work with VH and ASC finance teams to identify and manage any discrepancies with cost analysis and reporting associated with equipment, supplies, instruments, implants, etc.
•    Participate in negotiations with vendors to ensure the teams have the resources they need and to drive sustainability through cost containment, consolidation or other means.
•    Collaborate with biomed team on associated service contracts, support the development, implementation and management of a coordinated equipment and service contract approach.
•    Support Value Analysis Committee efforts including but not limited to; physician communication, financial analysis, comparison requests and alternative options, etc.
•    Participate in service line committees as needed.

•    Experience in healthcare supply chain operations, preferably in hospital or ASC settings.
•    Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory control, and relevant regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA).
•    Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency with supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Competitive wages
  
  
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  
  
  • Housing programs
  
  
  • Childcare reimbursement 
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental 
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  
  


• Educational Programs: 
  
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance 
  
  
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  
  
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  
  
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off:
  
  
  
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  
  
  • Life insurance
  
  
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
  
  


• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  
  
  
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  
  
  • Recreation discounts
  
  
  • Pet insurance