Contract Analyst (Temp.)

AtlantiCare; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Contract Analyst I to monitor and analyze purchasing trends, identify opportunities to reduce operating expenses and support contract analytics across departments. The role collaborates with Sourcing, Buying, Legal and Supply Chain leadership to optimize procurement processes.

Role requires Excel expertise, analytical skills and experience with contract systems. On-site position with a focus on benchmarking, data interpretation, and implementation of compliant contracts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CMRP certification preferred.
• Solid experience with a variety of software programs; expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze trends within contract purchases to identify opportunities to reduce operating expenses for med/surgical products, services and equipment.
• Develop, modify and monitor contract processing procedures and activities; liaise between departments, vendors and Legal.
• Perform category/department benchmarking, price analyses and contracting with Sourcing and Buying teams.
• Support the item file function and Daily Exception Report for the department; maintain contract analytics tools.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Purchasing experience

Supply Chain Information Systems

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Supply Chain Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Contract Analyst I will monitor and analyze trends within contract purchases to identify and target opportunities to reduce operating expenses related to med/surgical products, goods, services and/or equipment purchased by the organization. The Contract Coordinator develops, modifies and monitors contract processing procedures and activities, reviews contract requests and proposals, and serves as a liaison between departmental staff, vendors, Legal department and Supply Chain leadership team. The Contract Analyst I is responsible for category and/or department specific benchmarking, price analyses and contracting and works in conjunction with the Sourcing and Buying teams to meet all procurement needs. This position supports the item file function and is responsible for the Daily Exception Report for the department. The Contract Analyst I will maintain a current knowledge of available information databases and emerging tools and technology that will best support the procurement initiatives. The Contract Analyst I has the ability to plan and analyze complex processes, proficiency in computer software programs and databases, data mining and extrapolation skills, effective negotiation skills, attention to detail, strong critical reasoning skills and the ability to interpret benchmark analytics to relay information. The Contract Analyst I utilizes benchmarking tools to evaluate, compare and contract pricing on non-stock and stock items. Analyzes usage of supplies, equipment and services throughout assigned departments. Reviews and interprets analytical data generated via various data systems and acts upon opportunities as they are presented. Uses all resources available appropriately to source product and benchmark vendor offers. The Contract Analyst I supports the function of any web-based contract analytics tools for the department, such as GPO portals and the AtlantiCare Legal department system, Ntracts. The Contract Analyst I may provide support through statistics, data and contracting information to both the Surgical Value Analysis and Hospital Value Analysis committees, as needed. The Contract Analyst I oversees the maintenance of the HEMM Contract Module. The position is responsible for the implementation and compliance monitoring of all contracts for goods and services. The Contract Analyst upholds all AtlantiCare values. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, and Economics, Healthcare or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMRP preferred. EXPERIENCE: Solid experience in a variety of software programs; expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Office required. 2 years analytics experience preferred. Purchasing experience preferred. Experience with Supply Chain Information Systems preferred. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate to advanced financial calculations and spreadsheet navigation. Exhibits strong critical reasoning skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Director of Procurement & Analytics. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Job Description

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Contract Analyst I will monitor and analyze trends within contract purchases to identify and target opportunities to reduce operating expenses related to med/surgical products, goods, services and/or equipment purchased by the organization. The Contract Coordinator develops, modifies and monitors contract processing procedures and activities, reviews contract requests and proposals, and serves as a liaison between departmental staff, vendors, Legal department and Supply Chain leadership team. The Contract Analyst I is responsible for category and/or department specific benchmarking, price analyses and contracting and works in conjunction with the Sourcing and Buying teams to meet all procurement needs. This position supports the item file function and is responsible for the Daily Exception Report for the department. The Contract Analyst I will maintain a current knowledge of available information databases and emerging tools and technology that will best support the procurement initiatives. The Contract Analyst I has the ability to plan and analyze complex processes, proficiency in computer software programs and databases, data mining and extrapolation skills, effective negotiation skills, attention to detail, strong critical reasoning skills and the ability to interpret benchmark analytics to relay information. The Contract Analyst I utilizes benchmarking tools to evaluate, compare and contract pricing on non-stock and stock items. Analyzes usage of supplies, equipment and services throughout assigned departments. Reviews and interprets analytical data generated via various data systems and acts upon opportunities as they are presented. Uses all resources available appropriately to source product and benchmark vendor offers. The Contract Analyst I supports the function of any web-based contract analytics tools for the department, such as GPO portals and the AtlantiCare Legal department system, Ntracts. The Contract Analyst I may provide support through statistics, data and contracting information to both the Surgical Value Analysis and Hospital Value Analysis committees, as needed. The Contract Analyst I oversees the maintenance of the HEMM Contract Module. The position is responsible for the implementation and compliance monitoring of all contracts for goods and services. The Contract Analyst upholds all AtlantiCare values. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, and Economics, Healthcare or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMRP preferred. EXPERIENCE: Solid experience in a variety of software programs; expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Office required. 2 years analytics experience preferred. Purchasing experience preferred. Experience with Supply Chain Information Systems preferred. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate to advanced financial calculations and spreadsheet navigation. Exhibits strong critical reasoning skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Director of Procurement & Analytics. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, and Economics, Healthcare or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMRP preferred. EXPERIENCE: Solid experience in a variety of software programs; expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Office required. 2 years analytics experience preferred. Purchasing experience preferred. Experience with Supply Chain Information Systems preferred.

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Benefits

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

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