Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator Duration: 13 Weeks Contract Shift/Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm ROLE IS HYBRID - Onsite required for first 2 weeks for training; HYBRID SCHEDULE Onsite requirement of at least 2 days a week and can be more depending on project needs. Overview The Contract Administrator plans and manages all contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services for assigned categories. Provides overall management and implementation of sourcing management strategies. Responsible for product portfolio management including developing and growing vendor relationships and expanding product selection and vendor base. The role will partner with multiple stakeholders to develop and execute category sourcing initiatives that deliver savings across assigned categories. The Category Manager will work with key internal stakeholders to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service, as well as managing the procurement process and supply assurance, pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, summaries, options, scenario building, and service level agreements. Responsibilities Develops economic valuations, builds summaries and options, scenario building, and service level agreements. Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key distributor partners to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service. This includes pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, and providing summaries and options. Supports sourcing leadership with what-if scenario building to propose best economic value for the organization. Reviews internal and external service level agreements and prepares for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Manages end-to-end procurement process and accountable for Supply Assurance. Develops and executes consistent category strategies for specific product portfolio to meet organizational objectives and internal client needs. Provides a broad strategic plan that forecasts and accounts for short-and long-term growth for the organization and helps design deal evaluation models and presentations for executive management. Advances the state-of-the-art by developing and discovering information sources and analytical techniques and applying them to internal situations. Evaluates and establishes supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and category capabilities to provide category management reporting and benchmarking. Leverages key insights to inform and support the category strategy development process. Targets high volume/high cost suppliers for focused attention and manages contracting efforts to reduce cost and consumption. Oversees the sourcing and supplier engagement activities for the assigned product portfolio including spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, change orders, rebates, supplier consolidation and contract closeouts. Uses internal and external benchmarks to develop meaningful and valid comparisons. Initiates process improvements to standardize and optimize category management; updates policies and procedures. Collaborates with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect operational opportunities and develop strategic and tactical solutions, including evaluating requests for new products/technology and developing effective cost reduction strategies. Facilitates and leads reviews with stakeholders on vendor performance, future opportunities and/or challenges to align with category strategies and balance quality, service, availability and value. Maintains all applicable contract information to demonstrate consistency and adherence to sourcing contracting processes and the implementation of supplier relationships. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field. 3-5 years of progressive responsibility in purchasing, contract and vendor negotiations in a complex environment, such as a multi-hospital setting or a large hospital. Excel experience, ERP experience, Oracle required Contract/database ERP experience required; preferably in a healthcare hospital setting Critical thinking Ability to work independently and be self-directed About Us / Equal Opportunity US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Tech Solutions