Manager, Supply Chain Contracting

Job Overview:

The Contract Manager plays a critical role in our ability to achieve goals by creating and maintaining strong relationships with our Stakeholders and Vendor Partners. In this role, the Contract Manager is responsible for maintaining a contract portfolio that supports an item to contract ratio of 95% in all medical and non-medical areas, with a primary focus on best value and standardization. The Contract Manger leads negotiations and proposed contract reviews that result in executed, extended or renewed agreements. The ability to analyze current practices in order to support and enhance the contract life cycle is important. Project Management and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through initiatives from inception to completion are primary functions. Maintaining individual and departmental KPIs is essential to overall performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university or Five (5) years of related work experience in Contract Administration, Project Management, Vendor Management or Purchasing, preferably in a healthcare provider setting.
• Computer skills: PeopleSoft preferred, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Manage a contract portfolio based on category, facility or other and ensure that portfolio contracts are current and produce value for the organization.
• Drives savings and value creation through the negotiation of pricing and other terms that enhance the business and clinical operations.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute Contractual and Pricing Agreements with Suppliers directly or through the GPO.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Establish and maintain complex supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters in order to provide contract resolution.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain automated functions (preferably in PeopleSoft) as it relates to materials and contract management and project management.
• Knowledge of basic legal principles and commercial business terms.
• Knowledge of project management processes and systems in order to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Ability to develop, present, track and achieve long-range business plans and strategies.
• Ability to achieve goals that are focused on savings targets.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of customers through the practice of quality service principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to persuade internal and external stakeholders.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer