Strategic MRO Contracts Specialist (Hybrid)

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine Supply Chain Management-Strategic Sourcing seeks a Contract Specialist – Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) to lead MRO contracting, analysis, and supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid schedule at UW Medicine.

The position drives end-to-end contract lifecycle, supports cost optimization, and contributes to organizational strategic direction in MRO procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in healthcare MRO, supply chain management, or another quantitative field.
• Three (3) years of experience in procurement and contracting activities supporting a healthcare organization, preferably in the public sector or a research/teaching setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and items commonly used in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing, negotiating, and administering major MRO goods, services and equipment contracts.
• Work in a high-volume environment where great emphasis is placed on customer service and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, email, and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of MRO contracting, including solicitation, negotiation, and administration of complex agreements for maintenance, repair, and operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, cybersecurity standards, and risk management requirements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle for significant services involving complex goods and services, including planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, and contract administration.
• Partner with the Value Analysis Portfolio Manager to conduct financial & risk analysis to meet departmental needs by utilizing Supply Chain tools and processes to make data-driven recommendations for creating contracts and increase UW Medicine’s contract-covered spend.
• Conduct ongoing research to maintain knowledge of emerging MRO market trends, as well as technological and market development in assigned commodities areas.
• Build strong partnerships with departments and suppliers to promote utilization of MRO contracts, resolve performance issues, and maximize contract benefits.
• Participate in process improvement projects, contribute to long-term planning, and assist with operational activities such as reporting and contract maintenance; collaborate with MRO teams to identify metrics for evaluation and develop business reviews as needed; demonstrate proficient use of procurement systems and assist customers and suppliers to utilize systems efficiently.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contracting

Data analysis

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare MRO or supply chain

Tools

Procurement systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

UW Medicine Supply Chain Management-Strategic Sourcing seeks a Contract Specialist – Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) to lead MRO contracting, analysis, and supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid schedule at UW Medicine.

The position drives end-to-end contract lifecycle, supports cost optimization, and contributes to organizational strategic direction in MRO procurement.