Contract Manager

Overview

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Responsible for all purchasing activities of the respective service line. Interacts with buyers to implement strategic sourcing plan for service line based on data analytics, benchmarking and physician needs. Identifies and implement cost savings opportunities for supplies, equipment and purchased services and ensures financial analysis is reviewed with appropriate Value Analysis Team and Service Line Dyad.

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Qualifications

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Certifications: ,  

Education: Bachelor's Degree; Experience In Lieu of Education  

Work Experience: Healthcare purchasing

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Responsibilities  

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• Monitors compliance with goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department with assigned service line personnel.  
• Works with Buyers/Contract Administrators to ensure price activations are completed prior to contract start date.  
• Drives cost savings opportunities for the system through standardization and utilization by working closely with department managers, physicians, and other clinicians to improve purchasing processes, communication, and customer service.  
• Manages customer relations to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction and customer service as measured by Service Line Dyad annual evaluation (360 eval).  
• Responsible for contracting for supplies, equipment, and purchase services to identify the best value to the service line and the organization.  
• Leads or co-leads the Value Analysis process for assigned service lines to identify and implement cost savings and improve supply chain processes. This includes documentation of meeting minutes and communication to stakeholders in a timely fashion.  
• Provides guidance and direction for Value Analysis team members and/or buyers and contract administrators as it relates to strategy for sourcing in their service line.  
• Prepares, manages, and conducts detailed analysis on opportunities for presentation to respective Value Analysis teams and senior administration and physicians.  
• Routinely reviews contract files for expirations and opportunities for bid.  
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, develops Requests for Proposal (RFP) and conducts the process through to final negotiations with vendors on pricing and terms.  
• Collaborates with the legal department to finalize contract language.  
• Manages contract portfolio in respective service line to ensure price accuracy to contract price, contract expiration dates, and opportunities due to market change, competition, or new physicians that require renegotiation.  
• Works with Buyers and Contract Administrators to review and manage price discrepancies.  
• Prepares new contract price files for the Lawson Procurement Specialist to upload into Lawson.  
• Manages accurate consignment records for respective service line to support inventory control and utilization.  
• Responsible for supplier relationship management, including quarterly business reviews with top vendors to review pricing, rebates, vendor behavior, and opportunities for new savings.  
• Maintains confidentiality of all pricing handled within the organization and ensures the proper release of information to external benchmarking groups as needed.  
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.

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About Us  

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Find it here.

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

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Compensation And Benefits  

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The compensation range for this position is $29.97per hour - $51.55per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.