Supply Chn Cont Mgmt - Supply Chain Contract Administrator

Children's Health • Irving, TX

85d

About The Position

Coordinates, administers, implements and assists in specific assigned contracting activities. Monitors contacts to facilitate and complete administrative compliance. Ensures all new and renewed contracts meet Children's legal and financial term compliance standards. Coordinates analysis of price bids and assists in implementing contract compliance activities. Assists departments in the administration of supply, equipment and service contracts in Infor FSM and consults on utilization data, as needed. Directly interfaces with departments and vendors on supply, equipment and service contract pricing requests, issues and negotiations. Effectively budgets time, works efficiently and accurately, and follows procedures and stated priorities with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• At least 5 years Contract administration lifecycle management experience
• At least 2 years in healthcare related field is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of ERP Contract Management functions
• Significant experience as a functional system administration ideally in Info FSM
• Advanced skills in contract data analytics, critical thinking, negotiation lifecycle management, preparing executive briefs, and consulting internal stakeholders
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• CMRP certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains in depth knowledge of GPO contracts and solid knowledge of other GPO product category programs
• Maintains in depth knowledge of Children's specific local contracts and expertly utilizes Infor FSM
• Assists in ensuring optimal participation in GPO agreements to maximize incentives
• Serves as a contact for assigned supply/equipment vendors and distributors regarding system contracts
• Utilizes approved contracting templates for developing Children's agreements for each assigned contract matter
• Determines the most appropriate path to expedite contract requests while protecting Children’s interests
• Maintains in depth knowledge of Children’s terms and conditions and the specific risk being managed by each
• Applies critical thinking to determine contract negotiation strategy and status
• Engages all internal reviewers to represent business needs
• Facilitates contract term discussions with all parties to advance negotiations
• Manages redlines and status explanations accurately and succinctly
• Adheres to stated service level agreements and task turnaround timeframes as directed by leadership
• Expertly communicates contract status and proactively manages contracting timeframes
• Actively resolves issues impacting contract completion
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers as assigned
• Evaluates bids and proposals and recommends award decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Reviews and interprets vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness
• Ensures the approach to contracting does not expose Children’s to unnecessary risk
• Manages contract redlines, assesses vendor edits and recommends revisions
• Acts as a liaison between Children's Health System of Texas (CHST) and suppliers
• Coordinates the installation of new suppliers and manages all aspects of contract workspace management
• Creates and reviews reports showing status of contracting activity
• Calendars contract administration tasks for the contract duration

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree