Purchasing Contract Administrator

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Purchasing Contract Administrator performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis. This position includes a heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization. The role manages and directs the solicitation of bids and proposals, analyzes proposal responses and contract alternatives to determine financial impact, negotiates and develops favorable agreements and contract terms, and secures and documents discounts where possible. The administrator also conducts analysis and research to support Value Analysis initiatives, develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services, and capital projects. Additionally, the role communicates and coordinates with Department Heads, monitors and evaluates vendor performance, meets with vendors and hospital staff to plan projects, resolve problems, standardize purchases, and implement savings. The administrator will develop expertise in the portfolio of contracts to which he/she is responsible.

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Healthcare contracting and sourcing expertise including: Strategic sourcing methodologies (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
• Complex contract negotiation skills (pricing tiers, rebates, physician preference items)
• Understanding of GPO contracting structures and local contracting strategies
• Familiarity with clinical terminology and physician preference items (implants, devices)
• Experience negotiating contracts (including high-cost surgical implants/devices) focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance
• Experience conducting supplier business reviews
• Spend analytics utilization analysis, and savings validation and tracking
• Experience supporting product conversions, standardization initiatives and cost-reduction projects
• Collaborative Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis.
• Manages and directs the solicitation of bids and proposals.
• Analyzes proposal responses and contract alternatives to determine financial impact.
• Negotiates and develops favorable agreements and contract terms.
• Secures and documents discounts where possible.
• Conducts analysis and research as needed to support Value Analysis initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services and capital projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with Department Heads as needed to maintain cooperative relationships and consistent practices.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.
• Meets with vendors and hospital staff to plan projects, resolve problems, standardize purchases and implement savings.
• Develops expertise in the portfolio of contracts to which he/she is responsible.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• tuition assistance
• comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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