Bilingual Contract Analyst

Canadian Hospital Specialties•Oakville, ON

2d•CA$68,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be accountable for managing and executing contract and price strategies across all businesses at CHS for individual/SSO/ GPO/Distributor contracts in Quebec. The successful candidate will deliver contract excellence using performance analytics, dashboards and process improvements to drive efficiencies and support business initiatives.

Requirements

Significant knowledge base in and experience with the medical device business, Customer base, and GPO landscape
Minimum 3 years work experience in a contract management role, such as purchasing, contracting and/or pricing management
Ability to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail and concern for data accuracy
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills required
Excel at managing competing priorities and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Professional, self-motivated and self-sufficient in approach to work, with solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships with others
Must be proficient in written & spoken English and Canadian French
Strong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow
Working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.) including advanced Excel functionality. (formulas, data search, pivot tables, etc.)
Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses
Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions

Nice To Haves

Working experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for Contract Life Cycle Management (LCM) for contracts/pricing agreements for all customers in Quebec
Manage Contract Expirations and Individual/SSO/GPO/Distributor Contract Amendments, etc. including all contracting (new and renewals)
Lead analytics and contract needs for Individual/SSO/GPO/Distributor contracts and pricing
Manage KPI for price renewal activities and its financial impact to CHS
Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Field Sales to both strategically and tactically manage contracting needs
Enforce the team’s adherence to ICU Medical policies by promoting, developing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures
Identify and pursue projects to enhance contracting and operational efficiencies
Work on special projects as assigned
Participate in contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, pricing discussions, and provide input on timelines and deliverables.
Provide customer-facing contract sales report, as applicable
Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
Investigate pricing discrepancies to determine root cause and implement corrective action to reduce repeat escalations