Supply Chain Contracts Manager

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts Manager for a full-time daytime role. You will initiate, review and execute contracts for supplies, equipment and services, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize system-wide procurements.

Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years in healthcare supply chain or contracting, strong Word/Excel skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years healthcare supply chain or contract management experience.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; experience with SharePoint/PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with Lawson Materials Management and change management tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, review and execute purchasing contracts for supplies, equipment and services.
• Identify and execute system-wide opportunities with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure contract compliance with regulatory entities and policies.
• Support change and performance initiatives with leadership teams.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers and leadership across PeaceHealth.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

FrontPage

SharePoint

Access

PowerPoint

Lawson

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts Manager for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.11 – $60.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

The priority for this position is to initiate, review and execute purchasing contracts for the purpose of managing the expense of supplies, equipment and services. Responsible for managing the process of identifying and executing strategic system-wide opportunities. Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and manage contracts for products, equipment and services for the use by PeaceHealth and affiliate member customers consistent with policies. Encouraging and reporting member contract compliance.

• Interact with PeaceHealth legal to insure potential contract risks are addressed.

• Participates in the recruitment and on-going support of PeaceHealth affiliate program.

• Responsible for ensuring contract compliance with applicable local, regional or national regulatory entities.

• Partner with colleagues at all levels to support change and performance initiatives.

• Promote, establish, and maintain open and effective communication with caregivers and leadership. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders, as well as internal and external partners. Work in a collaborative manner with all leadership and caregivers throughout PeaceHealth.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Business Administration or

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Healthcare Administration or

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Nursing or related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience or training may be substituted and

• Master's Degree Preferred: Supply Chain Management or

• Master's Degree Preferred: Business Administration or

• Master's Degree Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Progressive growth in healthcare supply chain analytics, contract administration, procurement or other industry supply chain management /contracting and

• Required: Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the use of Word and Excel and

• Preferred: MS FrontPage, SharePoint, Access, and PowerPoint and

• Preferred: Experience with Lawson Materials Management information system and

• Preferred: Experience with the use of Change Management tools and

• Required: Experience working with diverse customer groups

Credentials

Skills

• Knowledge of market conditions which impact contract performance and value. (Required)

• Ability to speak with diplomacy in working with customers and ensure service excellence. (Required)

• Ability to differentiate clinical and non-clinical issues. (Required)

• Ability to negotiate multiple solutions. (Required)

• Strong quantitative analytical skills. (Required)

• Strong communication and organizational skills. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Buyer/Products Coord.: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Central Supply Tech/Inventory Clerk: Ability to move around area. Frequent lifting up to 50lbs. Occasionally manipulating up to 100lbs. with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials. Occasional bending, stooping, and climbing, reaching .

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office or warehouse/supply room environment.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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