Contract Manager

SummaryJob Description:Baptist Health is looking for a Contract Manager to join their Supply Chain team in Louisville, KY!The Contract Manager is responsible for leading system wide contracting of supplies, equipment, material, services and maintenance. This includes extensive procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions, with the goal of driving significant savings or cost avoidance by pointing procurement towards our contracted options.The manager is responsible for providing high quality, efficient, and cost-effective service to the organization with an emphasis on customer service. Achieving standards of performance, portfolio management and collaboration with leadership and system departments. The position will also be focused on continuous process improvement, benchmarking, performance measurement, and reporting.Responsibilities include assisting in the identification and review of new and alternative product selections, sourcing products within the vendor community, monitoring vendor performance, and building business relationships. Also negotiates contracts, including GPO, IDN and hospital specific contracts within their service line.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related field. Prefer a clinical background like nursingAdvanced certification in supply chain or healthcare administration preferred3+ years' experience related experience in contracting, supply chain, or healthcare administrationMarket knowledge of key medical/surgical supplies and services preferredExperience in strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiating, contracting, business law, cost containment, and expense management activities preferredHealthcare Contracting, Healthcare Contract Manager, Hospital Contracting, Hospital Contract Manager, Contract Administrator, Supply Chain Manager, Healthcare Supply Chain ManagerWork ExperienceEducationIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.SummaryLocation: Louisville, KYType: Full time