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Children's Health · 20 hours ago

Supply Chn Cont Mgmt - Supply Chain Contract Administrator

Irving, TX

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Children's Health is dedicated to improving children's health and well-being through innovative treatments and community engagement. The Supply Chain Contract Administrator will coordinate and manage contracting activities, ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards while effectively communicating with vendors and internal departments.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintains in depth knowledge of GPO contracts and solid knowledge of other GPO product category programs

Maintains in depth knowledge of Children's specific local contracts and expertly utilizes Infor FSM

Assists in ensuring optimal participation in GPO agreements to maximize incentives

Serves as a contact for assigned supply/equipment vendors and distributors regarding system contracts

Utilizes approved contracting templates for developing Children's agreements for each assigned contract matter. Determines the most appropriate path to expedite contract requests and while protecting Children’s interests

Maintains in depth knowledge of Children’s terms and conditions and the specific risk being managed by each

Applies critical thinking to determine contract negotiation strategy and status, and appropriately engages all internal reviewers in order to represent business needs. Facilitates contract term discussions with all parties to advance negotiations

Manages redlines and status explanations accurately and succinctly

Adheres to stated service level agreements and task turnaround timeframes as directed by leadership

Expertly communicates contract status, proactively manages contracting timeframes, and actively resolves issues impacting contract completion

Negotiate contracts with suppliers as assigned; evaluates bids and proposals and recommends award decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders and business owner; reviews and interprets vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness. Ensures the approach to contracting does not expose Children’s to unnecessary risk and adheres to stated policies and procedures

Manages contract redlines, assesses vendor edits and recommends revisions

Acts as a liaison between Children's Health System of Texas (CHST) and suppliers to implement fulfillment of contracts

Coordinates the installation of new suppliers and manages all aspects of contract workspace management for all new or revised contracts in Infor FSM

Create and review reports showing status of contracting activity. Calendar contract administration tasks for the contract duration to assist with contract portfolio management as determined by leadership

Qualification

Contract administrationERP Contract ManagementContract data analyticsNegotiation lifecycle managementInfor FSMPreparing executive briefsConsulting internal stakeholdersGPO contracts knowledgeHealthcare experienceCultural competenceCritical thinking

Required

At least 5 years Contract administration lifecycle management experience (at least 2 years in healthcare relates field is strongly preferred)

Must have a strong understanding of ERP Contract Management functions (preferable has significant experience as a functional system administration and ideally in Info FSM)

Must possess advanced skills in contract data analytics, critical thinking, negotiation lifecycle management, preparing executive briefs, and consulting internal stakeholders

Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience