APR Consulting · 16 hours ago
Contract Administrator
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$38.80/hr - $38.80/hr
3+ years expAPR Consulting, Inc. is engaged in recruiting for a Contract Administrator position. The role involves managing contract-related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services, partnering with stakeholders to develop and execute category sourcing initiatives that deliver savings.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Irhon "Ron" Firme
Responsibilities
Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key distributor partners to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service. This would include to pull purchase plans, benchmarking reports, and compare/contrast to provide summaries and options. Also, supports sourcing leadership with "what-if" scenario building to propose best economic value for the organization. Reviews internal and external service level agreements and prepare for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Manages end-to-end procurement process and accountable for Supply Assurance
Develops and executes consistent category strategies for specific product portfolio to meet organizational objectives and internal client needs. Provides a broad strategic plan that forecasts and accounts for short-and long-term growth for entire organization. Helps design deal evaluation models, prepare presentations for executive management. Advances the state-of the-art by developing /discovering information sources and analytical techniques and applies them to internal situations
Evaluates and establishes supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and category capabilities to provide category management reporting and benchmarking analysis. Leverages key -insights to inform and support the category strategy development process that identifies and addresses operational opportunities or challenges. Targets high volume/high cost suppliers for focused attention and manages the contracting efforts to reduce cost and consumption
Oversees the sourcing and supplier engagement activities for the assigned product portfolio including the spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, change orders, rebates, supplier consolidation and contract closeouts. Uses internal and external benchmarks to develop meaningful and valid comparisons
Effectively leverages synergy opportunities across departments to initiate process improvement to include standardization and utilization of resources to improve category management processes within the organization and the system. Responsible for updating policies and procedures
Collaborates with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect operational opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to include evaluating all requests for new products/technology and develops effective cost reduction strategies
Facilitate and lead reviews with stakeholders on vendor performance, future opportunities and/or challenges to understand key priorities to ensure alignment with category strategies and offer an optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value
Maintains all applicable contract information to demonstrate consistency and adherence to sourcing contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field
3-5 years of Progressive responsibility in purchasing, contract AND vendor negotiations in a complex environment, of a multi hospital setting or a large hospital
Excel experience
ERP experience
Oracle required
Contract/database ERP experience required; preferably in a healthcare hospital setting
Critical thinking
Work independently successfully
HS Diploma/GED is required for role
Preferred
Financial analysis, negotiations and contracting experience are min requirements
Oracle Cloud a plus
Company
APR Consulting
APR Consulting is a nationally recognized, award-winning provider of talent acquisition and workforce solutions, helping organizations simplify, scale, and optimize their operations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Stone
Chief Operating Officer
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2023-12-24
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