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Supply Chain Value Analysis Specialist

Children's Wisconsin · West Allis, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where a supplier missed a commitment. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold suppliers accountable while keeping patient care supplied.

How do you keep many stakeholders informed during a project without burying them in emails?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and on time to the right people in the right format.

Tell me about a time you had several conversions running at once. How did you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle multiple projects without letting key dates slip.

What would you do

Clinicians on one unit push back hard on a standardized product they say is worse for kids. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they take clinical concerns seriously and use evidence instead of forcing or abandoning the change.

A conversion goes live and a week later nurses report problems with the new product. What's your post-implementation plan?

What they are checking: Whether they plan follow-up support and can quickly decide whether to fix, train or roll back.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd plan a product conversion, like switching every unit to a new IV catheter brand.

What they are checking: Whether they can map out timelines, stakeholders, inventory and training for a system-wide change.

How do you manage inventory during a conversion so you don't end up with expired old stock or shortages of the new item?

What they are checking: Whether they understand burn-down planning and coordination with distribution partners.

How do you work with sourcing and contracting to make sure a new contract actually gets used on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that savings only happen when contract compliance follows the signature.

What tools have you used to track project timelines and inventory, like an ERP system or Excel?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical system skills to manage supply data and project tasks.

Why does supply standardization matter in a children's hospital beyond saving money?

What they are checking: Whether they connect standardization to patient safety, training and fewer errors with pediatric sizes.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing product, supplier, and contract conversion initiatives across healthcare facilities. This role works closely with sourcing, contracting, clinical teams, operations, distribution partners, and suppliers to ensure successful implementation of standardized products and services. The specialist manages project timelines, stakeholder communication, inventory transition activities, and post-implementation support to achieve cost savings, contract compliance, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted patient care. Essential Functions • Lead and coordinate healthcare product and supplier conversion projects from approval through implementation and stabilization. • Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, communication plans, and implementation documentation. • Partner with sourcing, contracting, value analysis, clinical, and operational teams to execute conversion strategies. • Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, distributors, and facility stakeholders during conversions. • Monitor project progress and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve implementation barriers. • Analyze inventory levels and utilization data to develop product depletion and replacement strategies. • Coordinate item additions, deletions, and changes within ERP, MMIS, and procurement systems. • Facilitate inventory transitions while minimizing waste, obsolescence, and supply disruptions. • Track conversion savings, implementation metrics, contract compliance, and standardization outcomes. Provide routine status updates to appropriate stakeholders. • Support product education, training, and communication activities for end users. Legacy Essential Functions • Maintain project documentation and records to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. • Collaborate with distribution centers and suppliers to ensure product availability throughout implementation. • Participate in committees and meetings, including Value Analysis Committee (VAC) initiatives and strategic sourcing projects. • Identify opportunities to improve standardization, utilization, and supply chain processes. • Conduct post-implementation reviews to validate outcomes and identify lessons learned. • Support supply disruption mitigation efforts related to conversion projects. • Provide on-site support for conversion and implementation initiatives through travel to designated locations, as required, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder alignment. Education Required • Associate's Degree in Business, Healthcare, Supply Chain, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Finance, or a related field. Experience Required • Two (2) or more years of experience in healthcare supply chain, sourcing, materials management, contracting, project management, or implementation support. Preferred • Experience managing product, supplier, or contract conversion projects in a healthcare setting. • Experience working with clinicians, physicians, nursing leadership, and cross-functional teams. • Experience with ERP/MMIS systems, procurement applications, and inventory management processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, procurement, contracting, and inventory management practices. • Knowledge of product standardization, conversion planning, and implementation methodologies. • Understanding of healthcare clinical environments and supply utilization processes. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing deadlines. • Strong project management and organizational skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to analyze utilization, spend, inventory, and compliance data. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. • Ability to influence and collaborate across clinical, operational, and administrative teams. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications. • Experience utilizing ERP, MMIS, procurement, and reporting systems. • Strong attention to detail and follow-through. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. • Customer-focused approach with a strong service orientation. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating within a team environment. • Ability to facilitate meetings and lead cross-functional teams. Required for All Jobs • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. • Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Work Arrangement • Hybrid position with a combination of remote and on-site work based on business and operational needs. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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