Job Description

Contracting Manager

We are seeking a Contracting Manager to source and manage contracts within the Purchased Services service line. The role will handle multiple contracts or relationships and includes:

• Supplier and Member Relationship Management
• Support with Development of Opportunity Road Map
• Full End?to?End Sourcing Process
• GPO and Member Contract Negotiations
• Project Status Tracking and Report Out to Member

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 20%

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and contract categories with small to mid?tier suppliers.
• Resolve supplier?related issues regarding contracting activities.
• Remain point of contact for the supplier to member and Premier.
• Conduct regular Business Line Reviews with member.
• Develop performance metrics and own relationship management with member and supplier.

Responsibility #2 40%

• Run complete sourcing process including data gathering, RFP drafting and release, response analysis, pricing negotiations and contracting.
• Conduct negotiation meetings with suppliers, ensuring standardization of processes and deliverables to Sourcing Committees, share subject matter expertise, and develop and mentor department staff.
• Manage competitive sourcing process related to optimum contract pricing, terms, and conditions.

Responsibility #3 40%

• Solid understanding of contract management processes and systems.
• Serve as single point of contact for the contract and respond to questions from Premiers field team and member hospitals.
• Review and analyze supplier sales data, support training of new suppliers, manage amendment process, forecast administrative fees, ensure supplier compliance with sales reporting and fee payment, monitor accounts receivable, monitor contract usage to maximize Premier administrative fees, negotiate with suppliers to increase contract value, support initiatives to increase contract revenue.

Required Qualifications

• Years of applicable experience 5 or more years.
• Education High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Contract Operations, Purchased Services.
• Experience: History of sourcing and negotiating agreements, Healthcare experience.
• Education: Bachelors degree.

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Operate computer programs and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day?to?day contact with others (co?workers and/or the public).
• Making independent decisions.
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.

Working Conditions

Air?conditioned office space. Travel requirements: Travel 21?40% within the US. Physical demands: Sedentary exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Compensation

Premiers compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive to attract and retain talented employees. The internal salary range for this role is $90,000 $150,000. Final salary depends on market factors including departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in Premiers employee incentive plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Premier at a Glance

• Ranked #1 on Charlottes Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023).
• Named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row.
• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant Healthcare Management (2024).
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting.

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive

• Perks and discounts.
• Access to on?site and online exercise classes.

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Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran), disability, or any other applicable federal, state and local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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