Contract Analyst

Freeman Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Analyst is responsible for analyzing and maintaining various contracts related to pricing and terms, ensuring timely updates are provided to relevant staff through electronic or manual methods. This role also involves providing backup support for various supply chain and purchasing functions and requires the ability to work independently. The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Freeman Health System, located in Joplin, Missouri, is a locally owned, not-for-profit health system. It encompasses a 460-bed, three-hospital system, including Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, and Freeman Neosho Hospital, along with Ozark Center, which is the largest provider of behavioral health services in the area. The system also operates two urgent care clinics, numerous physician clinics, and a variety of specialty services, serving a population of over 450,000 across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Maintains item dictionary (supply formulary) for accurate pricing and standardization
• Performs a variety of support functions within Materials Management
• Completes contract pricing, benchmarks, and cross references for value analysis in the Freeman value analysis tool (SURP)
• Creates and validates spreadsheets for pricing comparisons including return on investment requests
• Analyzes, clarifies, and communicates local and GPO contract issues through Vizient and MSS channels
• Works routinely with buyers, central supply team and materials management clinical coordinator on supply and back-order issues

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees