Supply Chain Contract Manager

Sanford Health•Fargo, IA

5d•$35 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for identifying, developing, and presenting opportunities in support of the category management lifecycle for products and/or services. Leads contract and procurement negotiation activities to include financial value and business terms and conditions for products and/or services. Serves as a trusted advisor to internal customers and the Category Management team by providing recommendations across multiple clinical and/or business lines. Cultivates relationships with suppliers that maximize contract value and performance. Optimizes results through cross-functional collaboration. Assists in the development and execution of contract opportunities. This includes collaborating with other Supply Chain functions and resources. Responsible for routine negotiations of various products and/or services across multiple business lines according to clinical and operational requirements. Initiates, develops and manages Request For Proposals (RFP) on identified opportunities. Works with other Supply Chain resources to analyze and interpret data for opportunities or impacts. Connects strategy to outcomes through a thorough understanding of organizational requirements and supplier motivations. Utilizes a collaborative team-centered approach to forming and maintaining positive working relationships. Participates in development and continuous improvement of Category Management processes. Adheres to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services. Plans and implements recurring work using established procedures, conferring with Category Management leadership as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in a related field required.
Minimum three years related work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
Routine negotiations of contract terms and conditions.
Project management.
Communication skills.
Adaptability to a diverse portfolio of work.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of education, leadership may consider five years of related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration.
Supply Chain or Contracting certification desired.

Responsibilities

Identifying, developing, and presenting opportunities in support of the category management lifecycle for products and/or services.
Leading contract and procurement negotiation activities to include financial value and business terms and conditions for products and/or services.
Serving as a trusted advisor to internal customers and the Category Management team by providing recommendations across multiple clinical and/or business lines.
Cultivating relationships with suppliers that maximize contract value and performance.
Optimizing results through cross-functional collaboration.
Assisting in the development and execution of contract opportunities, including collaborating with other Supply Chain functions and resources.
Performing routine negotiations of various products and/or services across multiple business lines according to clinical and operational requirements.
Initiating, developing, and managing Request For Proposals (RFP) on identified opportunities.
Analyzing and interpreting data for opportunities or impacts with other Supply Chain resources.
Connecting strategy to outcomes through a thorough understanding of organizational requirements and supplier motivations.
Utilizing a collaborative team-centered approach to forming and maintaining positive working relationships.
Participating in the development and continuous improvement of Category Management processes.
Adhering to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services.
Planning and implementing recurring work using established procedures, conferring with Category Management leadership as necessary.