Responsibilities/Job Description:
The Contract Specialist - IT is responsible for developing, negotiating, and maintaining system-wide contracts for Information Technology supplies, commodities and/or related services for assigned areas. The Contract Specialist - IT is knowledgeable regarding the supplies and/or services utilized in assigned areas; provides reliable information regarding supply or service capabilities outlined in contracts; and assists in product sourcing and has an expert-level knowledge of the trends, capabilities and opportunities associated with the supplies or services on contract. This position is fully remote (open only to candidates of company approved US States). Ideal candidate is able to work 8:00 am - 5:00 pm central time Monday - Friday.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in business or related field and
• 4 years relevant work experience in contracting, or materials, or a purchasing function in IT, project management
• 1 year experience in contract negoations/contract life cycle or Juris Doctorate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in business, law (J.D. etc), or related field plus continuing education credits in the materials management industry or healthcare
• 6 years of progressive experience with IT vendor and health care related product and services knowledge
• Information Technology contract experience or contract management related experience (Experience with SaaS, Cloud, Software, IT Professional Services etc)
• Relevant computer skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills
  Qualifications:
  $92664.00-$130811.20 Annua

• Works with Fairview templates (NDA, MSA, SOW, etc.), develops negotiating strategies, identifies risk, and offers alternatives for management of such risk and business-oriented contract alternatives.
• After contracts are negotiated and executed, responsibility continues for ongoing contract management (to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts, compliance to contractual obligations, and/or termination) and administration.
• Works with IT and Supply Chain staff to maintain the repository for all IT contracts.
• Assists with contract analysis, research, and related contract review tasks
• Develops and maintains relationships with both the suppliers and with internal Fairview customers, i.e., department managers.
• Completes appropriate vendor/supplier performance reviews as needed.
• Assists in maintaining team standard documentation, participates in process improvements, and/or other projects.
• Consults with senior contract specialist IT or manager as needed.