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.
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