Contracting Manager
Premier, Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
What you will be doing:
The Contracting Manager is responsible for sourcing and management for the portfolio of contracts within an assigned service line, which will include multiple contracts or relationships. Specifically, Contracting Managers will be responsible for:
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiations
Contract Operational and Financial Management (strategic suppliers
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Relationship Management - 20%
Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and contract categories with small to mid-tier suppliers.
Resolve supplier related issues regarding contracting activities.
Remain point of contact for the Supplier to Premier and vice versa.
Conduct regular Business Line Reviews with key suppliers.
Develop supplier performance metrics and own supplier relationship management
Provide operational updates for key suppliers.
Work with counterparts at key supplier organizations to maximize the benefits realized from the ongoing relationship.
Evaluate the positioning of contracts in the marketplace and work with the supplier to enhance Premier's offerings.
Negotiations - 40%
Conducts negotiation meetings with suppliers, ensures standardization of processes and deliverables to Sourcing Committees, shares subject matter expertise, and develops and mentors department staff.
Responsibility for managing the competitive sourcing process related to optimum contract pricing, terms, and conditions for assigned categories.
Contract Operational and Financial Management - 40%
Solid understanding of contract management processes and systems.
Serve as the single point of contact for the contract and responding to questions from Premier's field team and member hospitals
Review and analyze supplier sales data.
Assist in training new suppliers on Premier policies and procedures.
Support the management of the amendment process. Able to create amendments with some guidance from manager, while ensuring contract modifications are in the best interest of Premier and its Members.
Accurately forecast administrative fees for contracts.
Ensure supplier compliance with sales reporting and fee payment
Monitor accounts receivable for portfolio.
Monitor contract usage to maximize Premier administrative fees
Routinely negotiate with suppliers to increase contract value via mitigation of price increases, price decreases, expansion of classes of trade, or other contract value.
Support and provide input on initiatives to increase contract revenue
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 5 or more yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)Preferred Qualifications
Skills:
Negotiation
Contract Operations
Experience:
History of sourcing and negotiating agreements
Healthcare experience
Education:
Bachelors
Additional Job Requirements:
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Employees also receive access to the following benefits:
*Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
*401k retirement program
*Paid time off
*Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
*Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Premier at a glance:
- Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
- Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 13th year in a row
- The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
Employees receive:
- Perks and discounts
- Access to on-site and online exercise classes
- Paid time off to volunteer in their communities
Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.
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