Project Specialist, Health Systems

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for supporting various projects and initiatives for the following business: Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) team, the Independent Dental Solutions (IDS) business, Henry Schein’s Supply Chain Services business, NASA and BDE teams. This position will be responsible for managing numerous project plans until completion for the team to ensure business initiatives are being met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create and manage various project plans for the GPO, IDS, Supply Chain, NASA and BDE teams to assist in driving projects through completion. Responsible for following up with team on open initiatives to drive accountability.
• Partner with key Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) customers to build and maintain strong, strategic relationships.
• Support assigned Strategic Account Managers and leaders with day-to-day customer needs and execution of strategic business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing business organically within assigned accounts.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with Dental Society executives, GPO partners, and Henry Schein leadership to drive business initiatives
• Works as a liaison between vendor partners, account members, channel partners, and Henry Schein team
• Responsible for onboarding new members, answering member inquiries, and troubleshooting member account issues.
• Coordinate and attend events and meetings for members, collaborators, and channel partners.
• Create and distribute vendor and channel partner marketing ads through various platforms.
• Conduct cost comparison savings analysis for pursuits
• Summarize, create, and distribute meeting notes to stakeholders as well as distribute monthly emails to supply chain services and GPO teams.
• Coordinate and submit RFIs for GPO partners and coordinate the bid calendar distribution process.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Experience managing numerous projects and competing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Very detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and analytical skills.  Must have proficient knowledge of spreadsheet and data entry software like Microsoft Office suite. 
• Strong organizational skills with the highest attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comprehensive understanding of medical/dental supply distribution and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external leadership.
• Proficiency in Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, CRM tools

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Good understanding of industry practices
• Proficient with tools, systems, and procedures
• Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic conflict resolution skills
• Developing professional credibility

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 3 to 5 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional

experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel between 20% - 30%. Office environment

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers

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