Contract Administrator II

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Administrator II works under minimal direction to collaborate with end-users, Group Purchasing Organizations, and Contract Management for the sourcing of good and services. This position will lead and support sourcing and contracting activities in assigned categories.
Contract development, project management and procurement experience is preferred. Candidates should also be familiar with Microsoft Office and have experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign and Jaggaer. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
This position falls under a hybrid work schedule with one day per week in office and as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or
• Associate's Degree or
• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years of administrative experience with High School diploma or equivalent or
• 2 years of administrative experience with Associate's degree or
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Nice To Haves

• Contract development, project management and procurement experience is preferred.
• Candidates should also be familiar with Microsoft Office and have experience with PeopleSoft, DocuSign and Jaggaer.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the sourcing and contracting of medical/surgical products, equipment and services for UT Southwestern in collaboration with end-users, Group Purchasing Organizations, and Contracts Management in alliance with contract compliance and expense reduction initiatives.
• Responsible for ongoing vendor relationship and contract management.
• Coordinates with end-users in preparation of RFX and provides direction on recommended sourcing approaches based on Contract hierarchy and federal and state regulations.
• Implement a Value Based selection process and positions the Office of Purchasing as a trusted advisor.
• Review transactional data to identify opportunities resulting from improved pricing and verify expected outcomes after implementation.
• Coordinates contracts review and execution and tracks processes to fulfillment.
• Reviews contracts to ensure that terms are in accordance with UT Southwestern policies and procedures.
• Monitors contractors for HUB and insurance compliance in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provides effective record keeping ensuring that all contract documents are readily assessable.
• Compile information and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level