Contract Specialist

The Contract Specialist performs various functions to maintain pricing accuracy in the Supply Chain Information System (SCIS) item file, process supplier and SCIS reports in a timely fashion in order to ensure contract payment terms are being met, and updates various matrices to report out the root causes of pricing inaccuracies. This role also liasons with Accounts Payable to maintain net 30 contract terms and seeks assistance from the Clinical Value Analysis (CVA) to work with the supplier community when an invoice issue cannot be resolved. Essential Job Function Maintains accurate pricing files, working with the supplier community to correct pricing errors.Researches contract pricing using various group purchasing organization (GPO) tools.Supports the Accounts Payable department as a liaison by communicating regularly in order to clear outstanding invoices.Assists the Receiving and Purchasing Department in order to receive open purchase of service (POS).Manages supplier future price change reports and works with the Clinical Value Analysis (CVA) and supplier to prevent price discrepancies.Reports out pricing issues regularly using matrices guidelines.Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience Required: 3 years of experience in healthcare contracting and sourcing, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.