Senior Consultant - Clinical Operations - Healthcare Supply Chain
Apply Job ID 37431 Date posted 03/16/2026Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Guidehouse Consulting Commercial Healthcare Clinical Operations candidate will have experience in the Healthcare industry, preferably in performance improvement within Hospitals, Health Plans or Physician Groups. Specifically, the successful candidate will have expertise in manipulating data using Excel, Access, and other applications, coordinating teamwork products, and supporting multi-functional teams.
He/she will work on the Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Supply Chain team driving margin and operational improvement across business and purchased services, supply cost, and clinical supply utilization at client provider organizations through a combination of data and business process analysis, project management, and deliverable creation. He/she will quickly develop subject matter expertise and business acumen to become a recognized, credible, and trusted partner to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Curiosity and enthusiasm with client and Guidehouse teams to assess and implement supply chain improvement opportunities and savings initiatives relevant in the hospital environment
Interest in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, implementing, and validating contract management process steps
Knowledge of common provider systems such as Enterprise Resource Planner (ERP) and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR), as well as experience in analyzing associated data
Ability to facilitate and lead the strategic sourcing process including contract negotiations and leveraging supplier relationships for categories including, but not limited to, clinical supplies, physician preference items, purchased services, lab, and pharmacy
Interest in reviewing pricing and business terms for capital equipment and service contracts
Experience with conducting formal business reviews that leverages a supplier scorecard process
Understanding of healthcare inventory management systems and general operations principles (i.e. P2P, shipping, receiving, inventory management, par planning and management, etc.)
Familiarity with health system Value Analysis programs
Aptitude in procure to pay process
Ability to develop and deliver creative solutions to address needs throughout an organization including managing capital assets, processing vendor transactions, and establishing system and facility-level policies and processes
Aptitude to develop foundational training materials
Comfortable interfacing with hospital executives to report realized savings and to develop strategies for ongoing risk mitigation
Ability to develop client-ready project deliverables such as workplans, presentations, and analyses
What You Will Need:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree preferred
Minimum 3-5+ years’ relevant work experience in a Nursing or other clinically related settings and/or experience in non-clinical areas
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Previous consulting experience
Strong client leadership skills and ability to sell add-on work and recognize business development opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work in challenging situations
Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and managing through conflict
Ability to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines
Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated
Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with physicians, clinicians, administrators, colleagues, and fellow Supply Chain resources
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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