Director - Contracts & Utilization (sign-on bonus)

Job Title

This job negotiates contracts, maintains high contract compliance, and manages supply utilization for their book of business. Drives cost redirection initiatives throughout the health system by serving as a project manager and consultant to clinical and non-clinical areas, drives organization-wide product change, and serves as an internal advocate of product standardization/utilization initiatives. Assists with coordinating new product introduction and overall product change initiatives on behalf of end users, manages towards procuring the highest quality, clinically appropriate items at the lowest total cost, and serves as a liaison and advisor to procurement leadership.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree.

Preferred - Master's degree.

Work Experience

Required - 10 years of experience in purchasing in healthcare Or 5 years of experience with a master's degree

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of MMIS systems and ability to manage a preprogrammed database.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage major projects with minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to exercise good judgment and handle difficult situations.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Reviews current and existing contracts to identify contract expirations and coordinates with appropriate stakeholder(s) to determine contract renewal disposition.
• Manages communications and clinical literature research to support target actions.
• Supports company leadership and clinicians with the necessary product utilization, pricing, and quality data to allow them to purchase the most cost effective product available.
• Consults with users throughout the organization in identifying, analyzing, and facilitating implementation of non-salary expense cost reductions.
• Develops quantitative/qualitative analyses and methodologies for driving cost reduction efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.