Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00 Union Position: No Department Details

Summary

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.

Job Description

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. Necessary skills include routine negotiations of contract terms and conditions, project management, communication, adaptability to a diverse portfolio of work, attention to detail, and knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office functions. 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a related field required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider five years of related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration. Minimum three years related work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. Supply Chain or Contracting certification desired.