SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Job Number: 00139186 Job Posting: Jul 2, 2026, 5:11:51 PM | Closing Date: Jul 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM | Full-time | Shift Start 9:00 AM | Shift End 5:00 PM Location: Professional Building 1950 W. Polk, 9th Floor Suite 9708 Department: Supply Chain Management The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. Job Summary The Senior Supply Chain Category Specialist is responsible for proactively reviewing contracts, amendment opportunities, and vendor performance to assist Leadership with the contracting process and next steps. The Senior Supply Chain Category Specialist will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical service line leaders to align Sourcing efforts and policy initiatives for Cook County Health (CCH). Typical Duties Reviews scope of services and business purpose or need from user departments and works with Leadership to ensure Supply Chain has all information necessary to begin the contracting process Remains current on emerging trends to provide critical information regarding the most beneficial procurement method that may influence the direction of each procurement Specializes in a specific category (Clinical/Temp Labor, Non-Clinical/Purchased Services/Temp Labor, Lab/Pharmacy, Capital) and understands the competitive market, vendors, products / services, costs, benchmarks, and value in the category Performs and manages strategic sourcing activities (i.e.., develop contract strategies, conduct RFIs / RFPs, manages category and supplier management programs, and manages Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts) Coordinates with Supply Chain Leadership to identify and source alternative contracts. Establish and develop ongoing relationships with vendors and service line leaders as the main point of contact for Supply Chain contracting needs Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate required documents and information for the contracting process (e.g., Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) requirements, Supply Chain Management processes and forms, Electronic Disclosure Statement (EDS) forms, etc.) Supports user departments in managing vendor performance by incorporating user department feedback in vendor business performance reviews, tracking and monitoring compliance against contract language, and informing future sourcing strategies and documents Coordinates with Leadership to ensure vendor compliance with contract terms and initiates actions to review the contract if conditions or vendor performance are not met Conducts spend and market analysis, submits reports, and identifies opportunities for improved pricing throughout CCH and present findings to the Supply Chain Leadership Performs related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required at time of interview Three (3) years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contracting is required Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business administration, supply chain, clinical discipline, or closely related field Three (3) years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contracting in a healthcare setting Experience in ERP Supply Chain applications, and DocuSign or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups. Strong decision-making skills to determine RFP requirements, contract terms and recommend solutions. Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Value Analysis). Ability to interpret and comprehend complex contract conditions and identify potential liabilities and areas for improvement. Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks. Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices. Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks. Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical equations and estimates. Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. Veteran Preference When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must : Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question “Are you a Military Veteran?” Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable). A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook County Government