HealthTrust ยท 21 hours ago
Contract Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expHealthTrust is an organization committed to investing in its team members, providing various benefits and support. As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for negotiating national agreements and managing the sourcing process in the area of nursing, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Ability to plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from manager
Demonstrated level of organizational ability and attention to detail
Ability to translate objectives into project planning priorities, create and manage work plans and timelines for multiple projects and priorities, and finalize negotiations in the time-frame designated for the project
Ability to be highly efficient and productive without sacrificing quality
Understanding or aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products
Understanding or demonstrated ability to learn in-depth aspects of portfolio:
Product features and benefits, product comparisons between supplier offerings, the operational impact to provider, interpretation and use of market information provided by global sourcing team
Individual must be able to use knowledge about supplier to executive strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks
Some assigned categories are handled through a simplified acquisition process (SAP), where the strategy is primarily pre-determined. Other assigned categories are handled through a comprehensive acquisition process (CAP) that require strategy development. For these categories, the individual will develop the strategy with the guidance of their manager. Individual will seek guidance of manager for risk issues and agreed upon risk mitigation strategies
Responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI/RFP, contract negotiations, and contract launch
CAP category strategies and final awards must be presented and validated by customer-led Advisory Boards and a customer-led, executive-level Supply Chain Board
Individual's board presentations must be well prepared, concise, and articulated clearly
Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and review new products/technologies as they arise in assigned categories
Build stable working relationships with customers with interaction primarily being through member advisory/supply chain board presentations
Communications are primarily focused on effective and efficient communications with internal stakeholders and suppliers, with limited communication to customers
Communication of bid process, negotiation status, agreement on terms, financial proposal concerns and other matters with supplier and internal team
Collaboration required with functional team throughout sourcing process with legal staff on development and finalization of contract, financial analysts on assessing supplier proposals, board leads on meeting with advisory boards, contract analysts on product/price loading of awarded agreements, portfolio specialists and communications on contract launch/implementation, and account management in their customer-facing duties related to the portfolio
Meet/exceed financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan
Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct
Resolve supplier and/or customer issues, as escalated by Portfolio Specialist
Maintain strong customer relationships and build trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Customers are internal and external
Work with HealthTrust audit team to assist and facilitate engagement and finalization of audit projects
Qualification
Required
Accredited College Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)
1 - 3 years of related experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, supply chain operations, materials management / purchasing, contracting financial analysis
Excellent oral, written communication skills, and presentation skills
Proficient user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Preferred
Nursing product knowledge is a plus!
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
HealthTrust
HealthTrust is a consulting firm that provides valuation, litigation support and advisory services for organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Colleen Blumenthal
COO, Partner
Alan Plush
Senior Partner
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