Fairview Health Services · 1 month ago
Manager- IT Contracts
St Paul, MN
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFairview Health Services is seeking a Manager- IT Contracts to oversee contract analysis, negotiation, and compliance for technology services. This role involves managing vendor relationships and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve cost savings and improve contracting processes.
AssociationHealth CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Supervise and direct the work of 5+ direct reports; conduct annual reviews. Oversee performance of contracting staff in the following categories: Sr. Contract Specialists, IT Contract Specialists, and Contract Specialist Associates
Monitors timelines, KPI’s, and quality of contract renewals, amendments, and termination using contract tracking and management system
Promote standardization and cost reduction in areas of responsibility to achieve cost savings goals
Analyze opportunities for standardization, cost savings, and cost avoidance
Develops methodology, documents, and reports savings by project by site
Manage third parties’ relationships like supplier, distribution, and GPO to ensure that service expectations are being met
Actively manage the expiration of contracts, analysis, and renewal, as appropriate
Develop, negotiate, and maintain high value/high risk system-wide contracts
Conduct negotiation
Review / Write contracts
Qualification
Required
B.S./B.A. in a business administration, healthcare administration or a related business field
Sufficient knowledge of and prior work experience to supervise contracting staff
Prior experience in contract developing and negotiation
Must possess coaching, evaluation, and team building skills
Prior experience in working with senior leadership and leaders of supplier representative to achieve desired result
Ability to work with supplier to create strategic business plan focused on priorities that deliver value for all parties involved
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
4 years experience in contracting with three years leadership or project management experience
Knowledge of and work experience with contract management technology platforms Including web applications
Preferred
M.A./M.S. in Business or related field
J.D
5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting
Expert knowledge of vendor's key areas of responsibility (top 10 suppliers, key product lines, competitive advantage of vendor and product lines)
Advanced negotiation skills
Technology contracts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement
Early access to earned wages
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Company
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides various medical and wellness services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-15Acquired
Leadership Team
James Hereford
President and CEO
Joe Gaylord
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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