Sourcing and Contracts Specialist

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Works under minimal direction to collaborate with end-users and Group Purchasing Organizations on contract management and the sourcing of goods and services. Leads and supports sourcing and contracting activities in assigned program lines. This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week in the office and additional in-office work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science, healthcare, or business-related field; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Two years of experience in contract administration, purchasing, or sourcing.
Demonstrated intermediate use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong knowledge of reviewing and understanding legal contracts, terms, and conditions.
Obtain Certified Texas Contracts Manager (CTCM) certification within 1.5 years; up to three exam attempts, with only the first attempt covered by UTSW.
Obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within 1.5 years; up to three exam attempts, with only the first attempt covered by UTSW.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Category Manager to execute the desired sourcing strategy.
Provide customer service to internal customers regarding contract compliance.
Communicate compliance requirements to support customer and supplier activities.
Manage GPO and supplier price files.
Process and track Exclusive Acquisition Justifications (EAJs).
Assess and monitor contract risk and prepare related reporting.
Perform required LBB reporting tasks by specified deadlines.
Support supplier relationship management to ensure UTSW business needs are met; follow key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance and lead supplier business reviews.
Review contracts for terms, changes, and enhancements; work with Legal on contract language and terms in accordance with UT Southwestern policies and procedures.
Monitor contractors’ compliance with contractual requirements, including insurance and HUB requirements.
Maintain accessible records of contract documents.
Export, filter, categorize, and interpret large volumes of data to identify opportunities and recommend sourcing opportunities.
Compile information and respond to internal and external audit requests.
Set up, maintain, and complete tasks and activities in the Sourcing Director platform.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Healthcare and paid holidays.
On-site childcare.
Wage and merit increases.
Career growth and development opportunities.