Supply Chain IT Contract Specialist Iii - Phoenix, United States - Dignity Health

Dignity Health

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S.

from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S.

residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection.

With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities
This is a remote position.

The Contract Specialist III is responsible for collaborating with the contracting team and supporting contracting activities for assigned vendors and categories.

The incumbent will identify and lead efforts pertaining to cost reduction opportunities, coordinate efforts toward standardization and contract utilization, and collaborate with internal customers and vendors to promote and/or resolve key issues related to IT contract management.

Demonstrates the ability to negotiate with vendors and internal customers to facilitate drafting of contracts under direction of a Contract Manager
Leads professional meetings and initiate communications involving internal customers and vendors in order to achieve desired contractual outcomes
Develops positive relationships with IT and Finance leaders, including Accounts Payable and Finance Analysts and other CommonSpirit stakeholders to identify savings opportunities, optimize contract strategies, and reduce contract risk
Manages assigned portfolio of contracts from selection to expiration (including, master agreements, and amendments)
Ensures contract compliance with CommonSpirit Health policies/procedures and applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related program or equivalent professional experience
Six (6) years of experience in a contracting, supply chain, and/or strategic sourcing leadership position with a focus on Information Technology contracts
Two (2) years of experience in health care
Technical writing and documentation
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for information gathering and the ability to interact with various business and professional groups
Ability to work in a complex and matrixes team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule and meet deadlines
Skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio
Identification with and support of the Mission and Values of Dignity health and its Sponsors

LI-Remote

Pay Range
$ $48.73 /hour