Contracts Specialist

About the role

The Contract Specialist I supports the Strategic Sourcing team in managing and maintaining supply chain contracts and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract files and documentation.
• Track expirations and renewals.
• Collect basic product/service info.
• Verify contract pricing/supplier info.
• Develop supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and product pricing.
• Run basic compliance reports.
• Follow up on documentation/signatures.
• Able to prioritize and organize work product.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications: None required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Basic contract lifecycle/procurement knowledge.
  • Detail-oriented; accurate data entry.
  • Clear written/verbal communication.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, MMIS.
  • Willingness to learn GPO/ERP systems.
  • Ability to follow procedures and escalate appropriately.
  • Analytical and project experience.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Skills

Basic contract lifecycle/procurement knowledge, detail-oriented, clear written/verbal communication, proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, MMIS, willingness to learn GPO/ERP systems, ability to follow procedures and escalate appropriately, analytical and project experience.

Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.