Contract Analyst

About the role

Join Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. At Crystal Clinic, we're committed to helping patients move better through exceptional orthopedic care. Join a collaborative team where your expertise makes a direct impact on patient outcomes every day. Location: Fairlawn, OH. Specialty: Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and analyze contracts, pricing agreements, and proposals for implants, medical supplies, surgical products, equipment, and related services across the organization.
• Collaborate with department leaders, physicians, and vendors to assess product needs, conduct market research, and evaluate new products and purchasing opportunities.
• Lead negotiations for local contracts and pricing agreements while researching product specifications, availability of GPO contracts, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and manage contracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), quote comparisons, and pricing documentation while maintaining organized records of all agreements and proposals.
• Prepare detailed cost analyses, contract comparisons, and utilization reports using Excel and other analytical tools to support purchasing decisions, standardization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain contract and pricing data within the Materials Management Information System (MMIS), ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Coordinate Supply Chain and Finance special projects by assigning tasks, organizing meetings, tracking progress, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize ethical purchasing practices while building strong working relationships with organizational leaders, staff, and vendors to support operational effectiveness and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of contract management, contract analysis, or contracting experience required. Healthcare supply chain experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills with demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, cost analysis, purchasing practices, and supplier management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
• Understanding of healthcare purchasing policies and procedures, compliance requirements, bidding processes, financing, accounting principles, and group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts preferred.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | Full-Time 40 hours per week | 8AM-4:30PM