Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Purchasing Contract Administrator who will perform analytical and core contract administration tasks, manage the solicitation of bids, and develop favorable agreements while ensuring compliance with contractual terms.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis. Position includes heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role
• 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

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and 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, and more!

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