Summary:

This position reports to the System Director, Strategic Sourcing. The Contracting Manager will be responsible for the oversight, coordination and management of strategic sourcing initiatives for Capital Equipment. This position will work in conjunction with the Service Line Directors of the applicable disciplines and provide sourcing, RFP and contracting expertise in support of their efforts. To be an effective part of the team, candidates must be a self-sufficient person who can interpret clinical, physician, facility and system needs, think strategically, be able to effectively manage projects from beginning to end, translate objectives, execute outcomes, present project deliverables, and deliver fully executed contracts.

• Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Consistently supports CHRISTUS Health's Spirit of Serving Standards, in line with the Mission, Vision, and values of CHRISTUS Health
• Collaborates in the short and long term strategic planning process to identify sourcing opportunities at the local, regional and system level
• Partner with the Service Line Directors and sourcing team to develop initiative strategy, clinical requirements and category specific terms and conditions for Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions
• Oversees contract negotiation of RFP terms and conditions, for assigned service line disciplines, with suppliers as well as summarize proposal results
• Follows the contract checklist and contract launch package process upon contract award
• Responsibility for specific sourcing initiatives to include supplier identification, RFP management, supplier negotiation and delivering fully executed contracts
• Develop and plan for any mitigation steps necessary to meet stakeholder expectations
• Manage, track and report regularly on project status
• Interfaces with various levels of management, internal customers and suppliers to develop solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned by the System Director, Strategic Sourcing

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree required

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Ability to translate objectives and tasks into priority project planning and manage multiple projects

· Ability to write, redline, negotiate and execute custom contracts and tiers

· Ability to understand and manipulate financial analysis

· Excellent communication and project management skills

· Ability to work on assignments independently and collaboratively in a team environment

· Minimum of 3 years of contract negotiating experience either in a hospital setting, healthcare company, a healthcare IDN or GPO

· Demonstrated expertise in negotiating favorable terms and competitive pricing with top medical product and service suppliers

· Strong relationship building with key stakeholders and the ability to articulate all aspects of projects

· A proven track record of successfully managing and delivering multiple, concurrent sourcing projects, activities, and tasks on time, within scope, and within budget

· Demonstrated high level of project accountability and ownership from inception through completion.

· Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret product specifications, quotes and cost estimates

· Experience with formal solicitations, including bids and requests for proposals

· Excellent analytical, organizational, presentation, customer service, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work and pay attention to detail

· Demonstrated skill and ability in understanding stakeholders' needs and meeting them within policy guidelines and in building collaborative team relationships

Work Type: 

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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