Procurement Contract Administrator II, Supply Chain (Must Live In Colorado)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Procurement Contract Administrator II, Supply Chain (Must Live In Colorado) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Purchasing Must Live In Colorado Job Summary Under minimal supervision, identify contract renewal needs. Run reports and analyze data to identify cost reduction and standardization opportunities. Prepare contract documentation and savings potential. Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of contracting a wide variety of equipment related to the healthcare industry. Knowledge of Legal Contracting to include interpretation skills of legal contract terms and conditions. Skill in researching and analyzing information related to work assignment. Negotiating skills. Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information. Organizational skills. Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases. Ability to work accurately and attend to details. Ability to communicate positively and effectively. Strong project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Business, Nursing or related field required or High School Diploma or GED In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, and 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Finance, or Healthcare required
• 1-3 years related experience is defined as: materials management, strategic sourcing, value analysis, contracting, medical sales or procurement required
• Knowledge of group purchasing organizations and of contracting a wide variety of products and services related to the healthcare industry.
• Excellent customer service aptitude, organization, problem solving and time management skills.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information.
• Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines, precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time with accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to maintain discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications.
• In depth knowledge of Legal Contracting to include interpretation skills of legal contract terms and conditions.
• Proven negotiating skills.
• Must have proven ability to interact at and communicate to all levels of an organization.
• Creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues.
• Ability to research, analyze and prepare spreadsheets, database and materials management computer applications.
• Advanced Excel skills such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Data Reporting and Analytics Monitors existing contracts and works with DHHA customers to insure the correct equipment is purchased. Included in the overall cost and terms is training, service, add-on costs, and staging / installation. It could also include disposal of old equipment. Coordinates all purchases with department managers and project managers. (30%)
• Contract Management Awards purchase orders and service contracts. Determines and approves sole source and no-substitution requests. Confers and negotiates with vendors to obtain price and product information. Reviews procurement specifications and prepares formal and informal purchase bids (contracts). Awards contracts that provide DHHA the best value for equipment and related supportive services. Negotiates the lowest total cost for the contract. Develops non-discriminatory contract terms and conditions. Verifies contract terms are in place and that bonding, insurance, licensure, indemnification and other specialized bid requirements are accounted for and enforced. (30%)
• Vendor Management Conducts vendor site visits and evaluates vendor capability and references when applicable. Organizes, sets up and coordinates trial evaluations and in-services on new products and equipment. Determines solutions concerning DHHA/vendor disputes and maintains internal controls, including timely payment to vendors. (25%)
• Policy and Practice Support Purchasing Card (PCard) management for policy, oversight and reporting to leadership. Act as Lawson and Purchase-to-Payment (PTP) Superuser as needed to support department objectives. (10%)
• Lead onboarding process for new hire Contract Administrators as needed for departmental success. (5%)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

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