Contract Specialist

TidalHealth; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

TidalHealth in Salisbury, MD is seeking a Contract Specialist who coordinates execution of local contracts to obtain high-quality products or services at the lowest possible cost. You will lead contract reviews and negotiations within Supply Chain and support vendor negotiations.

The role maintains the contract database, participates in GPO meetings, and ensures compliance with Premier, Ascend, and GPO contracts to connect price and manage costs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred; work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 1 year experience with contracts and/or negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of local contracts to obtain high quality products or services at the lowest possible cost.
• Lead contract reviews and negotiations within Supply Chain and participate in vendor negotiations.
• Support management of agreements within the Supply Chain contract database.
• Represent TidalHealth at GPO meetings and ensure compliance with Premier, Ascend, and GPO contracts.
• Provide back-up assistance for other Supply Chain functions as needed.
• Work with distribution partners, accounts payable, and buyers to resolve pricing discrepancies.

Skills

Negotiations

Contract management

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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• Location Salisbury, MD
• Department Purchasing
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Monday - Friday - 800-430 with one day remote per week
• Salary $48,360.00 - $74,963.20 / Annually

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Contract Specialist Position Summary

The Contract Specialist is responsible for coordinating execution of varying local contracts for the health system to obtain the highest quality products or services at the lowest possible cost. They lead contract review and negotiations submitted to Supply Chain and participate in vendor negotiations. The Contract Specialist supports the management of agreements held within the Supply Chain contract database and participates and represents TidalHealth at GPO meetings. They assist with GPO contract connection to ensure compliance with all Premier, Ascend, and GPO contracts, for the purposes of price connection and supply cost management. The Specialist provides support to the Purchasing Department, Value Analysis teams, leading teams on certain projects, and providing back-up assistance for other Supply Chain functions as needed. They routinely work with distribution partners, accounts payable, and buyers to resolve pricing discrepancies to maintain accurate pricing, and support the Contract Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, and Senior Director of Supply Chain with initiatives to bring value to the health system.

Contract Specialist Position Requirements

• HighSchool graduate or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 1 year experience with contracts and/or negotiations.

Contract Specialist Shift

• Monday - Friday, primarily day shift.
• One day per week is remote
• Travel to TidalHealth Nanticoke and/or TidalHealth Atlantic as needed

We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health:Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth:Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth:$5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance:Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave:Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security:Employer-paid Life andadditionalvoluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care,additionalLife, and more

TidalHealth offers the best inpatient-centered care across the Delmarva Peninsula, from wellness checkups and classes tohigh-techsurgeries, trauma, cancer and heart care. Wherever you are on your health journey, we’rehere to care foryou.