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Contract Administrator FT-Greenbriar
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Houston Methodist
Come lead with us at Corporate. At Houston Methodist, the Contract Administrator position is responsible for managing the contracts across area of responsibility as assigned. This position presents contract recommendations for cost savings and operational efficiencies. The Contract Administration works closely with contracting, sourcing, legal, value analysis (VA), group purchasing organizations (GPOs), end users and suppliers. This position identifies opportunities, drives consensus and implements contracts.
People Essential Functions
Responds to all communications from internal/external customers within defined service level agreement.
Meets with assigned departments at least quarterly.
Partners with key stakeholders, such as internal Supply Chain Management (SCM), end-user partners and external Vendor Partners, to complete product and service implementations, conversions, or changes.
Service Essential Functions
Leads in request for proposal (RFP) processes and obtains informal bids/quotes. Manages bid process through contract award and implementation of products and services, including the set-up of supplies in the materials system and with distributor.
Coordinates frequent meetings as appropriate with distributors, vendors and service providers for synchronization of contracted price, specifications, terms and conditions.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Responsible for audits of contract performance across all areas of assigned categories to ensure that the Health System is maximizing and obtaining earned contract value.
Performs maintenance/distribution of contract modifications including terms and/or pricing with appropriate stakeholders.
Finance Essential Functions
Evaluates and prioritizes existing contracts for opportunities to improve contract benefits and/or reduce costs based on annual work plan savings in assigned discipline. Works closely with key stakeholders to determine most advantageous participation.
Research and analyze GPO contracts and market information to identify the most cost-efficient contract opportunities.
Ensures contract compliance with terms and conditions to achieve cost savings. Prepare financial analysis necessary to arrive at financial impact and report findings as requested, required or appropriate.
Negotiate contract pricing, terms and conditions and monitors price compliance throughout the lifecycle of the contract. Addresses contract price conflicts in conjunction with internal SCM functional teams as appropriate.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Review current and existing contracts to identify additional value add for Houston Methodist.
Identify areas of contract opportunity to increase contract penetration and reduce costs.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development. Completes the My Development Plan (MDP).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field required
Work Experience
Five years of experience in contracting and supply chain; for internal employees four years of experience in contracting and supply chain
Licenses And Certifications - Required
N/A
Licenses And Certifications - Preferred
CCMA - Certified Contract Management Associate (NCMA)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Possess ability to work with complex legal documents
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to engage clinical and non-clinical staff, vendors, and distributors
Ability to manage large volumes of contracts in different stages of completion
Ability to conduct due diligence of contract details before recommendation to sign, such as assessment of clinical needs, financial impact, and terms and conditions
Ability to perform in a self-directed, fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities
Ability to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes when issue or concerns are identified
Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and equipment is desirable
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
On-Call
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call No
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Contract Administrator FT-Greenbriar
role at
Houston Methodist
Come lead with us at Corporate. At Houston Methodist, the Contract Administrator position is responsible for managing the contracts across area of responsibility as assigned. This position presents contract recommendations for cost savings and operational efficiencies. The Contract Administration works closely with contracting, sourcing, legal, value analysis (VA), group purchasing organizations (GPOs), end users and suppliers. This position identifies opportunities, drives consensus and implements contracts.
People Essential Functions
Responds to all communications from internal/external customers within defined service level agreement.
Meets with assigned departments at least quarterly.
Partners with key stakeholders, such as internal Supply Chain Management (SCM), end-user partners and external Vendor Partners, to complete product and service implementations, conversions, or changes.
Service Essential Functions
Leads in request for proposal (RFP) processes and obtains informal bids/quotes. Manages bid process through contract award and implementation of products and services, including the set-up of supplies in the materials system and with distributor.
Coordinates frequent meetings as appropriate with distributors, vendors and service providers for synchronization of contracted price, specifications, terms and conditions.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Responsible for audits of contract performance across all areas of assigned categories to ensure that the Health System is maximizing and obtaining earned contract value.
Performs maintenance/distribution of contract modifications including terms and/or pricing with appropriate stakeholders.
Finance Essential Functions
Evaluates and prioritizes existing contracts for opportunities to improve contract benefits and/or reduce costs based on annual work plan savings in assigned discipline. Works closely with key stakeholders to determine most advantageous participation.
Research and analyze GPO contracts and market information to identify the most cost-efficient contract opportunities.
Ensures contract compliance with terms and conditions to achieve cost savings. Prepare financial analysis necessary to arrive at financial impact and report findings as requested, required or appropriate.
Negotiate contract pricing, terms and conditions and monitors price compliance throughout the lifecycle of the contract. Addresses contract price conflicts in conjunction with internal SCM functional teams as appropriate.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Review current and existing contracts to identify additional value add for Houston Methodist.
Identify areas of contract opportunity to increase contract penetration and reduce costs.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development. Completes the My Development Plan (MDP).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field required
Work Experience
Five years of experience in contracting and supply chain; for internal employees four years of experience in contracting and supply chain
Licenses And Certifications - Required
N/A
Licenses And Certifications - Preferred
CCMA - Certified Contract Management Associate (NCMA)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Possess ability to work with complex legal documents
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to engage clinical and non-clinical staff, vendors, and distributors
Ability to manage large volumes of contracts in different stages of completion
Ability to conduct due diligence of contract details before recommendation to sign, such as assessment of clinical needs, financial impact, and terms and conditions
Ability to perform in a self-directed, fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities
Ability to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes when issue or concerns are identified
Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and equipment is desirable
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
On-Call
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call No
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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