Manager Contracting

Premier Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Contracting Manager is responsible for sourcing and management for the portfolio of contracts within an assigned service line, which will include multiple contracts or relationships. Specifically, Contracting Managers will be responsible for: Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiations, and Contract Operational and Financial Management (strategic suppliers).

Requirements

5 or more years of applicable work experience
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Nice To Haves

Negotiation skills
Contract Operations experience
Purchased Services Experience
History of sourcing and negotiating agreements
Healthcare experience
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and contract categories with small to mid-tier suppliers.
Resolve supplier related issues regarding contracting activities.
Remain point of contact for the Supplier to Premier and vice versa.
Conduct regular Business Line Reviews with key suppliers.
Develop supplier performance metrics and own supplier relationship management.
Provide operational updates for key suppliers.
Work with counterparts at key supplier organizations to maximize the benefits realized from the ongoing relationship.
Evaluate the positioning of contracts in the marketplace and work with the supplier to enhance Premier’s offerings.
Conducts negotiation meetings with suppliers, ensures standardization of processes and deliverables to Sourcing Committees, shares subject matter expertise, and develops and mentors department staff.
Responsibility for managing the competitive sourcing process related to optimum contract pricing, terms, and conditions for assigned categories.
Solid understanding of contract management processes and systems.
Serve as the single point of contact for the contract and respond to questions from Premier’s field team and member hospitals.
Review and analyze supplier sales data.
Assist in training new suppliers on Premier policies and procedures.
Support the management of the amendment process.
Able to create amendments with some guidance from manager, while ensuring contract modifications are in the best interest of Premier and its Members.
Accurately forecast administrative fees for contracts.
Ensure supplier compliance with sales reporting and fee payment.
Monitor accounts receivable for portfolio.
Monitor contract usage to maximize Premier administrative fees.
Routinely negotiate with suppliers to increase contract value via mitigation of price increases, price decreases, expansion of classes of trade, or other contract value.
Support and provide input on initiatives to increase contract revenue.