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Organization:

Cumberland Ped Foundation

Job Summary:

The Associate Director – Buying Group develops and coordinates the work activities and success of the buying group, including compliance; develops program goals and objectives; develops new business opportunities through direct practices, groups or commercial companies under the Buying Group; prepares or assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets, reports, including federal reports, and forecasts; recommends, evaluates and interprets personnel actions and policies for the Buying Group.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop goals and objectives for the Buying Group based on interpretation of organizational policy and goals.

• Develop Buying Group work strategies and forecasts, including maintaining existing contracts, based on interpretation of organization goals and objectives.

• Create plan to achieve goals and establish priority milestones.

• As the Buying Group grows, help department understand, share and support the vision of the department and the organization.

• Initiate changes in or develop new policies, procedures and/or methods related to the growth of the Buying Group.

• Ensure the most effective operations of the Buying Group through program development, process improvement and coordination/integration of processes with other departments.

• Follow-up/expedite work on obtaining information on data, or analysis of problem situations in order to get things done.

• Analyze situations/incidents, including contract compliance, and prepare and deliver oral briefings to executive management regarding recommendations, conclusions, or Buying Group performance.

• Monitor and coordinate programs and actions.

• Coordinate the activity of two or more functions to effect unity of operations.

• Supervise the Buying Group with full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling the work procedures and outcomes.

• Analyze and evaluate ongoing program to identify areas where adjustments/improvements are needed.

• Participate in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of Buying Group problems and concerns.

• Participate in professional associations and development activities to remain informed regarding new development in the field and disseminate information to the organization, as needed.

• Participate in meetings with persons from other areas of the organization to coordinate action items for member support.

• Define and achieve financial targets in support of business goals of the organization

• Assist Executive Director and accountant in annual budget preparation by providing Buying Group budgeting information

• Analyze and evaluate Buying Group budget variance to determine cause

• Participate in establishing service standards for the Buying Group.

• Ensure that the service standards established for the Buying Group are met or exceeded.

• Utilize customer satisfaction, best practices and market information to improve, market penetration and member service and satisfaction.

• Monitor performance against service stands.

• Use member feedback data to improve processes, services, and product offerings.

• Define performance expectations, in collaboration with the Executive Director, for the Buying Group through the Performance Development system.

• Ensure that the performance expectations are met or exceeded.

• Monitor performance against expectations.

• Participate in staff meetings to educate staff across departments are kept up-to-date on available product offerings, and provide feedback on areas of improvement for cross-pollination of member services and Buying Group solutions.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Establishes key tactical and operational plans of a sub-function or multiple departments that has longer-term effect on results of the sub-function. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Integrate knowledge and in-depth analysis from several areas to resolve complex problems that are both technical and operational. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies comprehensive knowledge of professional/technical area and broad management knowledge of other professional areas to carry out objectives. * Team Interaction: Leads multiple departments with a function.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance.Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change.

Position Qualifications:

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Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled