Manager-Contract Design

Ascension Health Alliance; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health Alliance seeks a strategic sourcing specialist within the Office Operations department. This remote role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to develop contract strategies aligned with healthcare supply needs. Join a mission-driven organization committed to transforming healthcare to improve patient experiences.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits with employer match

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Wellness plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of cumulative experience or 2 years with Associate's/Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience in healthcare supply chain or project management.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively on category negotiation strategies and contract management.
• Reviews market trend data for contracting strategy improvements.
• Leads coordination of market research and solution development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Details

• Department: Office Operations
• Schedule: Full time- Days
• Location: Remote

To ensure cohesion and collaboration in the workplace, Resource Group associates filling remote roles are expected to be available for meetings and other work related needs between 9AM-4PM CST. Customer facing positions may have other preferences which will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought

2) Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

This role falls within The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution which focuses on contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. This group also continuously develops innovative approaches to contracting to further drive savings. Information about the responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Works collaboratively with a Sourcing associate counterpart to form category negotiation strategies
• Oversees the engagement of end-users and The Resource Group leaders in aligning contract opportunities with the mission and strategies of sites of care
• Responsible for life cycle and contract portfolio management
• Reviews and analyzes market trend data from multiple sources to provide continuous improvements for contracting strategies
• Regularly reviews contract performance and collaborates with Integration counterparts located onsite to maximize contract benefits
• Manages Contract Design Agent(s) resources through assignment of work, evaluations, and coaching as applicable
• Leads the collection and coordination of market research and expert guidance to assist end-user groups in solution development, contract strategies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Present findings to members of Decision Teams and Affinity Groups and collect feedback on the professional and clinicals acceptability, along with overall values. Repeat the process until end-users have agreed upon acceptable suppliers.
• Discovers and discusses contracting implications, challenges, and other potential details with Sourcing agent counterpart prior to negotiations
• Facilitates communication of clinically or operationally relevant information such as related product recalls/alerts, clinical benefits and educational opportunities, contract announcements and other communication strategies
• Represents The Resource Group in interactions with the supplier community

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Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change. In addition, we like to see:

• A Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of professional experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
• Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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