Supply Chain Contract Manager
St. Luke's University Health Network, Allentown, PA, United States
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Supply Chain Contract Manager will oversee the contracting portfolio of supplies, services, and equipment for the Network. Responsible for maintaining accurate contract data in Horizon Healthcare Materials Management System as well as compliance reporting with vendors and Group Purchasing Organizations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages and maintains contract databases in HEMM, MediTract and Premier Spend Advisor to ensure contracts and pricing are accurate and up to date
Manages and maintains monthly Scorecard for Purchasing and Supply Chain Logistics departments
Provide data and reports for the Value Analysis Committee’s, Supply Work Teams, Materials Management staff, customers and others as requested
Collaborates with Premier and Highmark provider PPI and other Group Purchasing Organizations to analyze pricing to determine opportunity presented from a proposed contract. validate or activate contracts
Support Annual inventory process with reporting and reconciliation of value and consignment items
Maintain Savings Dashboard and provide monthly reports by campus and Value Analysis Committee
Review and report compliance metrics for Cardinal CAP pricing program, Ascen Drive and Provider PPI contracts
Collaborate with Network department leaders and strategic vendor partners on contract negotiations to provide additional value such as rebates, equipment, and training for the specific departments
Facilitate the approval process of all contract documents from pre-contract through post signature phases.
Develop and maintain processes that provide timely notification of critical contract events (i.e. renewals, termination, rebates and due dates contained within the agreements)
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Standing for up to 4 hours, up to 1 hour at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc. Frequently uses hands for filing, telephone and loading printers with paper. Uses upper extremities to lift up to 30 pounds. Stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal and phone conversations. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors or Associates degree in Business or a Medical Specialty preferred. In lieu of two year degree, three years of experience in Materials Management in a healthcare setting utilizing computer systems in daily work.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience in purchasing, inventory control or distribution preferred. Prior experience in cost containment and expense management activities in healthcare setting preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!