Hybrid Supply Chain Contract Specialist – Capital, Purchasing Services

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About the role

  • Responsible for developing and managing system-wide contracts for supplies and capital equipment at Memorial Hermann. Interacts with customers for optimal strategic sourcing and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for developing, negotiating, and maintaining system-wide contracts for supplies, capital equipment and services
  • Interacts with customers and stakeholders in identifying categories of spend that are optimal for strategic sourcing
  • Conducts organizational contract development activities including competitive bidding, benchmarking, and market analysis
  • Enforces organizational principles of integrity and compliance
  • Stays abreast of industry trends, new products, and vendors entering the market place
  • Develops and provides savings analysis methodology for savings tracking

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in finance, healthcare, business administration or related field
  • Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred
  • Minimum two (2) years experience in contracting, business analysis or strategic sourcing
  • Experience in the Request for Purchase (RFP) and Request for quotation (RFQ) processes
  • Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge in contracting and negotiations, including Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract accession and implementation
  • Knowledge of purchasing systems, policies and practices
  • Knowledge of Materials Management information systems or Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Advanced presentation and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and other data mining tools
  • Ability to work independently and complete multiple assignments by assigned deadlines
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, problem solving, and results
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a high-energy environment with time sensitive projects and processes.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Supply Chain Contract Specialist – Capital, Purchasing Services

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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