Job Details

Summary About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
The Business Operations Coordinator assists leadership in the management of vendor relationships, negotiation of pricing and contractual terms, invoicing, and performance of suppliers. The position is responsible for monitoring contract terms, verifying and approving invoices, facilitating and negotiating new contracts, and approving both new and existing supply vendors. Responsible for the execution and implementation of all medical supply related contracts. Position will serve as the liaison between the Health System and the GPO for contract inquiries and compliance implications. The coordinator will manage the product “road map” driving product conversions through appropriate channels The coordinator will track and publish first year GPO contractual guaranteed savings and subsequent years annual savings Additionally, the position will work closely with enterprise departments such as legal and supply chain for the efficient handling of agreements and invoicing.
Job Requirements
Education
Required:Bachelor's degree or 8 years of experience
Experience

Required: Minimum 3 years' supply chain experience
Preferred: Minimum 5+ years purchasing and supply chain experience
Skills

Must be able to work effectively with staff, public, external agencies, and suppliers
Must have the ability to take initiative and to exercise good judgment and decision-making
Understanding of GPO contracts and contract implementations
Strong Excel skills
Presentation and communication skills
Problem solving
Critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation and Personnel development
Ability to travel on occasion
Licensure/Certification/Registration

N/A