Senior Contract Manager Purchased Services OOJ - 32604

Senior Contract Manager Purchased ServicesResponsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of complex procurement contracts, including negotiation, drafting, execution, and ongoing management, ensuring that the company receives the best value and compliance from its external vendors while mitigating risks associated with purchased services; they often lead contract strategy development, provide expert advice to stakeholders, and may mentor junior contract managers within the procurement team.This position will serve as a lead on the Purchased Services sourcing team as a subject matter expert in the area of healthcare services contracting and as a contract negotiator and program manager to help support the facilitator's members in achieving savings from purchased services national agreements and aggregated sourcing events. This position will lead the Contract Analyst, develop strategy and execute assigned initiatives in the Purchased Services Workplan. There will be multiple ongoing contracting projects that require spend assessments, sourcing expertise including managing competitive bids and contract negotiations.Job ResponsibilitiesManagement of successful Aggregated Sourcing Events.

The Manager is responsible to deliver successfully negotiated contracts to facilitator's members. Success will be defined as the timely meeting of all project deliverables included in the executed contract, including projected savingsProvide project oversight, to include leading assigned contract analyst supporting all projectsThe Manager is responsible for managing assigned National agreement projects, including the completion and timely execution of assigned contracts to members that deliver high quality services and cost savingsUnderstand various services industries from which healthcare providers purchaseResearch and analyze vendors to be included in RFPsPrepare, distribute and manage Request for ProposalsEvaluate proposals, oversee development of financial analysis and present contract recommendations for membersPresent contracts strategy, validation, etc. to appropriate boards (nursing, respiratory, supply chain, etc.)Craft contract language working with Corporate LegalNegotiate and execute facility/IDN contracts on behalf of membersCollaborate with members to ensure successful initiative implementation and conversionsWorking closely with the Purchased Service Contracting directors; manage all reporting, analytics, KPIs, and all other processes involved with each assigned service categoryValidate accuracy of all spend assessments, initiative score cards, reports, data, and contract recommendations prior to member presentationProvide weekly project updates to Assistant Vice PresidentAttend off-site meetings as requiredTrain staff in all new policies, processes, etc.

as requiredQualificationsCollege Graduate – Bachelor Degree is required5 - 7 Years Healthcare Contracting Experience, requiredProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), requiredExcellent communication skills (verbal and written), requiredStrong analytical and negotiation skills, requiredExcellent presentation skills, requiredMUST HAVE PROCUREMENT, SOURCING, NEGOTIATING, CONTRACTS EXPERIENCE- MIN 5-7 YEARSGreat benefits!