Contract Specialist

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Contract Lifecycle Management team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position typically working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate contract information in contract management system and GPO partner.
• Communicate effectively.
• Monitor contract expiration dates and work with the appropriate Team or Business Owner to ensure extension, renewal or new agreement is completed prior to expiration.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain system-wide contracts within areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate routine contract review with vendor and end-user department accountable for contract.
• Evaluate vendor performance.
• Assists in product sourcing and has an expert-level knowledge of trends, capabilities and opportunities associated with the supplies or services on contract.
• Participates in multidisciplinary Process Improvement teams as Contracting expert to streamline processes related to Supply Chain contracting.
• Support Business Owners in Capital Approval Process, review and negotiate quotes, process contracts (when applicable) and save in contract management system.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Business or related field and 4 years of relevant contract work experience in supply chain or a purchasing function in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of products/services used in area of specialty, healthcare, or related areas.
• Relevant computer skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.