Sourcing and Vendor Management Agent

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the development of various supply and/or service contracts of all sizes for various locations and regions. Develops contracts through all phases ensuring stakeholders and suppliers are involved throughout the process and supports the project to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience or education
• One years experience

Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing and contract terms and conditions to minimize risk to the organization, while involving key stakeholders through the finalization of contracts.
• Helps measure and monitor cost-reduction opportunities, at a system-level, through contract development and modifications in utilization
• Perform contract management and maintenance including amendments, extension of terms, and product additions and removals.
• Builds effective working relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Incorporates the appropriate feedback and perspectives to improve outcomes, resolve issues and enhance processes.
• Coordinates legal and excluded provider reviews per legal and corporate guidelines.
• Generates and supports cost reduction ideas and initiatives through collaboration with analytics.
• Creates effective relationships and timely communications with vendors, end-users and supply chain colleagues across the organization.
• Facilitation of communicating relevant information such as contract updates, category strategies, and educational opportunities
• Develops knowledge of product and service needs and on-going market developments related to assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree