Sr. Sourcing Contract Administrator

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Administrator reviews supplier solicitations and prepares routine responses for proposals, bids, and contracts specific to economic supply, services, and equipment opportunities. Responsibilities include contract compliance, implementation, and maintenance in collaboration with the Legal Department. Manages and prepares simple requests for proposals, analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedures before handing off to legal. Negotiates simple contractual prices commensurate with skills and grade level. Communicates contract policy and practice to vendors and internal business teams. Ensures contract review, approval, and execution in accordance with the Medical Center's administrative policies. Serve as the point of contact for customers on vendor negotiation and contractual matters ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of contract variations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GPO and Hospital-based tools to monitor contract tier levels and overall GPO participation to ensure the organization is receiving maximum value from the GPO.
• Works closely with the Strategic Sourcing and Value Analysis Manager to consult with business owners to drive cost savings performance best practices through the understanding of fundamental strategic sourcing elements including, but not limited to, cost, quality, and outcomes (CQO).
• Assesses the value of new or renegotiated GPO contracts.
• Affords assistance to other departments in the implementation of cost-saving opportunities and measuring contract performance.
• Collaborates within the Medical Center by serving as a process expert concerning Sourcing and Value Analysis inquiries and serves as a team player in conversions and other product-related initiatives.
• Actively participates and contributes to the goals of all multidisciplinary Value Analysis Committees, in the identification, evaluation, and selection of products to promote standardization and cost savings for all supplies and equipment throughout the Medical Center.
• Actively assesses Sourcing processes and provides recommendations for process improvement ideas as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Education: 3-5 years Hospital Contracting required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Five years progressive work experience in Purchasing or Value Analysis. Healthcare experience required. Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO). Working knowledge of GPO systems and supply/equipment related contracts. Experience in planning, Value Analysis process flow, purchasing decision making, and outcome evaluation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Workday with an emphasis in Supply Chain business systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to articulate facts and ideas clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and clearly articulate potential solutions. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Capable of working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, group process facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution while interacting with all levels of the organization. Excellent facilitation and project management skills. Ability to manage assigned projects to specified budget and timeline with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize, organize, and assess work in order to meet aggressive deadlines and cope in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Demonstrates proficiency in Contracting and Supply Chain Operations knowledge. Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to patient health information (PHI) or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Pay Range

$70,720.00 - $115,627.20

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid group term life and disability. Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account. Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave. 403(b) with a 5% employer match. Various Voluntary Benefits. Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Disability. Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage. Tuition assistance. Student loan servicing and support. Adoption benefits. Backup Childcare and Eldercare. Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members. Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities. Discount purchasing program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.