Contract Administrator

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Administrator contributes to strategic initiatives across Shands Hospitals by facilitating and negotiating supply and equipment contracts that reduce total delivered costs of care while maintaining quality. The role coordinates and maintains contract databases, monitors contracts for compliance, and develops strong relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers. Serving as a key partner to Supply Chain and operational departments, the Contract Administrator assists with the review, administration, and maintenance of healthcare operations contracts, including contracts supporting BMT and Laboratory services. The role facilitates contract processing, monitors key terms and conditions, and ensures accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. Responsibilities also include reviewing contract language, analyzing costs and financial terms, maintaining organized contract records, supporting audit requests, and ensuring adherence to hospital contracting policies. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position is on-site in Gainesville, Florida, with potential hybrid flexibility after successful completion of the introductory period.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, or qualifying substitute experience as described in the posting.
At least 3 years of experience with a healthcare provider in a clinical or administrative capacity that includes project management responsibilities.
Alternatively, at least 5 years of healthcare supply contracting and purchasing experience may substitute for the degree requirements.
Substantial manufacturing contracting and purchasing experience may substitute for the healthcare experience requirement.
Current licensure in the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical or healthcare supplies experience.
Proficiency in Excel.
Prior project management experience.
Prior financial analyst experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and negotiate supply and equipment contracts to reduce total delivered costs of care while maintaining quality.
Coordinate and maintain contract databases.
Monitor contracts for compliance.
Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer and supplier relationships.
Assist Supply Chain and operational departments with reviewing, administering, and maintaining contracts related to healthcare operations, including BMT and Laboratory services.
Facilitate contract processing and monitor key terms and conditions.
Ensure accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
Review contract language and analyze contract costs and financial terms.
Maintain organized contract records and support audit requests.
Ensure adherence to hospital contracting policies.