Senior Director Contracts

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We are seeking a(an) Senior Director Contracts for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Senior Director Contracts is responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the area of Capital Sourcing.

Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions.

Position's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with high to very high spend, complexity, risk and sensitivity.

Individual is recognized as an expert negotiator with established customer trust. Individual has broad expertise in principles of negotiation and has demonstrated thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions.

Individual has the ability to independently think through problems, identify risks, and devise appropriate solutions in high pressure situations.

Individual must be proficient in mitigating business / contractual risk, identifying cost savings opportunities, and adept at identifying new areas for contracting.

What you will do in this role :

Project Management :

Ability to independently plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories.

Must have :

• Demonstrated level of organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate objectives into project planning priorities, create and manage work plans and timelines for multiple projects and priorities, and finalize negotiations in the time-frame designated for the project.
• Ability to be highly efficient and productive, demonstrating high volume of contracts / categories handled without sacrificing on quality.

Category Knowledge :

Recognized as an expert in contracting discipline (e.g. nursing, surgery, capital, non-medical, PPI, etc.) and thorough category knowledge of portfolio, including but not limited to :

• Product features and benefits
• Product comparisons between supplier offerings
• Operational impact to provider
• Future product pipeline and impact on market
• Interpretation of current and new FDA 510k filings
• Understanding of cost drivers (direct and indirect)
• Interpretation and use of market information provided by global sourcing team.

Strategy Development, Validation, and Risk Mitigation :

Develops the contract strategy, formulates a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives. Also leads and directs other team members to help accomplish the strategic direction established.

Sourcing Process :

Thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, RFP, Contract Negotiations, and contract launch.

Supplier and Customer Relationship Management :

In addition to overseeing supplier relationship during the sourcing process, this individual will strategically foster excellent working relationships with key suppliers.

What qualifications you will need :

• Accredited College Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance).
• 7+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Healthcare knowledge is preferred.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Director Contracts opening. We promptly review all applications.

Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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