Dan Ernsberger
South Bend
Summary
Highly analytical Value Analyst with 24 years of experience in cost optimization, driving significant cost reductions through comprehensive supplier evaluations, process improvement initiatives, and data-driven decision making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Agent II
Saint Joseph Health System
Mishawaka
03.2018 - Current
- Implemented and manage a Point-Of-Use Inventory Management System for our Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology Lab.
- Manage and maintain all consignment agreements pertaining to Cardiovascular Services.
- Manage compliance levels for all HPG agreements pertaining to Cardiovascular Services, for contract maximization opportunities.
- Utilized data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, presenting findings to cross-functional teams to drive decision-making.
- Coordinate and conduct the annual inventory for Cardiovascular Services.
- Coordinate all new product evaluations and conversions for cardiovascular services.
- Facilitate all vendor meetings, in-services, and physician interactions.
- PeopleSoft 'Special Approver' for two hospitals and multiple off-site offices.
Value Analysis Team Coordinator
Saint Joseph Health System
Mishawa
09.2006 - 03.2018
- Established five core value analysis committees, both clinical and non-clinical, that served as coordinating bodies for consideration of all recommendations for additions, deletions, and changes in products and equipment, and established standardization of products.
- Monitored and evaluated the use of disposable and reusable products to project value in relation to cost, clinical necessity, and outcomes.
- Investigate the feasibility of standardization when two or more products are used to perform the same function.
- Coordinated the necessary training efforts of vendors, Purchasing, and end users to ensure appropriate personnel are educated in the new product(s) being introduced, and that written policies and procedures were in place.
- Provided a financial impact analysis for all products and services under consideration for implementation.
- Developed a process to allow a new product or service to be utilized without having to go through the full value analysis vetting process.
- Provided quarterly reviews to senior leadership on each team's progress, all financial impacts to the organization, and projects in the pipeline.
- Achieved and maintained a 97% contract compliance for two ministries.
Contract Analyst
Saint Joseph Health System
Mish
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Analyzed existing contracts to identify areas of improvement, risk, or potential savings opportunities.
- Identified contract changes potentially occurring during agreement's lifecycle.
- Point of contact for all new GPO (Consorta) agreements.
- Determined the need for contract amendment or extension by monitoring contract performance and conducting regular evaluations.
- Liaison between vendors and coordinated affairs to ensure terms were fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms.
- Created and maintained a process for tracking and monitoring contract performance and milestones.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of bids and proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN06-2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Data analysis
- Contract Management
- Vendor Relations Management
- Compliance monitoring
- Comprehensive Financial Evaluation
- Project management
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Colleague of the month 2018
Timeline
Supply Chain Agent II
Saint Joseph Health System
03.2018 - Current
Value Analysis Team Coordinator
Saint Joseph Health System
09.2006 - 03.2018
Contract Analyst
Saint Joseph Health System
04.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Indiana University, South Bend
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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