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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Contract Manager II like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Manager Contracts II if responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the area of Pharmacy Services. Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions.
Position’s key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium spend, complexity, risk and sensitivity. Position may have some responsibility for other types of categories for the purposes of development and workload allocation.
It is preferred that the individual possess knowledge or experience in principles and concepts related to sourcing and contract management.
Individual may require time to build knowledge of the industry, organization, processes, suppliers and customers. Individual will follow standard practices and policies in analyzing situations and data and solve a range of straightforward problems.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Accredited College Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance) - Required
• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts - Preferred
• Contract Management - Preferred
• Supply Chain Operations - Preferred
  In today’s challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
  HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  “Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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• Ability to plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from manager
• Understanding or aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products
• With guidance from manager, Individual must be able to use knowledge about supplier to executive strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks.
• Strategy Development, Validation, and Risk Mitigation for assigned projects
• The individual is responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI/RFP, contract negotiations, and contract launch.
• Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and review new products/technologies as they arise in assigned categories
• Communications are primarily focused on effective and efficient communications with internal stakeholders and suppliers, with limited communication to customers
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (leadership, legal staff, finance, advisory boards, contract analysts, account management) throughout the sourcing process.
• Meet/exceed financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan.
• Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct.
• Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct.
• Resolve supplier and/or customer issues, as escalated. Customers are internal and external.