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Nicklaus Children's Health System · 7 hours ago

Sr Purchasing Contract Specialist

Florida-Miami-NCHS Corporate Headquarters

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Sr Purchasing Contract Specialist to assist the Supply Chain Director and Manager in the management of the purchasing and contract review process. The role involves leading contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, and contributing to cost savings targets.

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Responsibilities

Leads purchasing agreements and/or contracts review, approval, and execution in accordance with Hospital policy to ensure compliance and communicates outcomes to stakeholders

Reviews contracts and other documents by analyzing contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions, and taking action as required; assists the department with other purchasing and contract negotiation matters

Analyzes and manages local pricing agreements and group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts to ensure pricing compliance and clarifies contract issues through appropriate channels

Negotiates pricing agreements and contract terms; obtains revised agreements to meet internal requirements and considers potential impact of business relationship

Manages local pricing agreements and contracts completion to critical timelines including milestones and expiration and renewal dates

Prepares reports or presentations as requested, including production of special project reports for purchase order related contracts

Contributes to Supply Chain annual savings targets

Tracks and reports cost avoidance and cost savings monthly to Supply Chain leadership

Performs the following duties for a widely diverse group of contracts, agreements, and incentives for various commodities and services: ensures pricing is accurate and consistent; ensures pricing is established at the appropriate negotiated tier level; ensures negotiated discount percentages are reflected in the pricing structure; ensures correct rebates and/or commissions are received in a timely fashion; ensures negotiated fill rate percentages are met and prepares pricing grids for entry into PeopleSoft Purchasing module

Conducts and/or assists in coordinating bid process following Supply Chain’s RFP Policy, as required

Maintains an atmosphere of good customer relations with co-workers, fellow employees, affiliate staffs, and suppliers that creates a positive and productive work environment

Provides guidance and support to requesters in PeopleSoft contracts module and supplier negotiations

Qualification

Contract negotiationPurchasing agreementsPeopleSoftBachelor's DegreePricing agreementsProblem resolutionProfessional ethicsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or a related field (OR) 5 years of purchasing and contract negotiation experience

4-7 years' experience in pricing agreements and contract negotiations and/or experience in hospital purchasing

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing

Able to respond to rapidly changing priorities

Capable of viewing the problem resolution process from a systems perspective and eager to accept the challenges of providing imaginative approaches to their resolutions

Strong commitment to professional ethics and professional business practices

Outstanding knowledge, skills, and experience in contracting negotiation and purchasing processes

Able to develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies for the segment assigned (i.e., surgery, nursing, cardiology, etc.)

Able to craft negotiation strategies and close contracts with optimal terms

Maintain a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry developments related to assigned spend categories

Establish and manage category projects, involving key stakeholders and suppliers through the process of discovery, analysis, negotiation, and finalization of contracts

Able to build effective working relationships with suppliers

Strong business and interpersonal skills