Capital Contract Specialist

: ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. TO APPLY: CLICK HERE Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.
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BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Knowledge of capital contracting with primary responsibilities which include the developing and negotiating of capital contracts with vendors, overseeing the capital bid process, monitoring contract performance, and interacting with project managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for the contracting lifecycle by ensuring that contracts effectively protect the interests of the organization, including analysis and negotiation of contract terms and conditions and for drafting contracts as needed in accordance with governing regulations and policy.
• Coordinates with health system GPO through Vizient contract uptake and Group-Buy opportunities. Negotiates with capital suppliers to draw up procurement contracts.
• Negotiates, administers, extends, terminates, and renegotiates capital contracts. Formulates and coordinates procurement proposals.
• Coordinates activities of workers engaged in formulating bid proposals.
• Coordinate with Legal on review of contracts and variances outside of standard contractual language.
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
• Approves or rejects requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules. Arbitrates claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts.
• Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonableness of prices.
• Review and identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, utilization and other expense reduction or avoidance opportunities.
• May serve as liaison officer to ensure fulfillment of obligations between capital suppliers and department leadership. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. Qualifications - External: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's degree.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.