Contract Administrator

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

19h

About The Position

The Contract Administrator partners with our physician, clinical and business stakeholders, using a data driven approach to deliver greatest value to our customers. Working closely with our strategic supply chain partner to build and sustain value based solutions across Hartford HealthCare, the role provides critical oversight to all Supply Chain strategic sourcing needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Key areas of responsibility Directing and coordinating all Sourcing and Contacting initiatives within assigned product categories. Conducting market research, creates category profiles, determine sourcing strategies Develops RFI/RFP documents, looks at total cost of ownership, and negotiates contracts including content and terms, for assigned product categories. Initiates, directs and participates in cost reduction efforts of the organization including but not limited to standardization, utilization, capitation, benchmarking and product conversion initiatives in order to favorably affect the financial performance of the organization Ensure annual savings targets and service expectations are met. Manage and develop relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. Responsible for collaborating with various levels of hospital and HHC staff to explore cost effective product contracting. Negotiates with vendors, contracts and agreements for the acquisition of all services, medical surgical supplies, capital equipment, furnishings and inventory supplies to minimize waste, improve utilization and lower overall cost. Lead various project initiatives, deliver formal presentations to a wide variety of personnel as required. Works with clinical, legal and administrative leadership including leading Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) committee(s) to perform non-salary cost expense analysis, coordinate product evaluations and negotiate contracts for all HHC entities. Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to deliver maximum value to system. Identifies/implements operational and financial opportunities for improvement. Contributes toward hospital and department balanced scorecard initiatives and H3W program by leading individual, team and department goals.

Requirements

BA in business or related field
5+ years contracting experience required
Demonstrated success to achieve substantial year over year savings contributions to the organization.
Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills required.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff from all levels of a multi-organization health system.
Must be skilled at using time effectively and bringing diverse stakeholders to consensus.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Business Administration of related field strongly preferred
Previous healthcare Purchasing or Supply Chain Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directing and coordinating all Sourcing and Contacting initiatives within assigned product categories.
Conducting market research, creates category profiles, determine sourcing strategies
Develops RFI/RFP documents, looks at total cost of ownership, and negotiates contracts including content and terms, for assigned product categories.
Initiates, directs and participates in cost reduction efforts of the organization including but not limited to standardization, utilization, capitation, benchmarking and product conversion initiatives in order to favorably affect the financial performance of the organization
Ensure annual savings targets and service expectations are met.
Manage and develop relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
Responsible for collaborating with various levels of hospital and HHC staff to explore cost effective product contracting.
Negotiates with vendors, contracts and agreements for the acquisition of all services, medical surgical supplies, capital equipment, furnishings and inventory supplies to minimize waste, improve utilization and lower overall cost.
Lead various project initiatives, deliver formal presentations to a wide variety of personnel as required.
Works with clinical, legal and administrative leadership including leading Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) committee(s) to perform non-salary cost expense analysis, coordinate product evaluations and negotiate contracts for all HHC entities.
Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to deliver maximum value to system.
Identifies/implements operational and financial opportunities for improvement.
Contributes toward hospital and department balanced scorecard initiatives and H3W program by leading individual, team and department goals.