Sourcing & Contract Specialist Sr - Texas Behavioral

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for driving results, meeting deliverables, and owning all stages of the Sourcing/RFP/Proposal/Contracting process as assigned. This will include working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to determine the appropriate response strategy, from initial RFP requirements and compliance analysis through subsequent review stages to final execution and through the life of the contract. This role requires maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Category contracts by working with Sourcing team members, internal stakeholders and independently to keep all materials and data up to date. The primary purpose of the Sourcing Specialist position is to lead the strategic sourcing of goods, equipment, or services. Demonstrates technical procurement knowledge of a broad spectrum of commodities and services pertinent to the assigned category. Interacts with departments and units within the institution in identifying areas of spend optimal for strategic sourcing. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in science, healthcare, or business related field 
  
  

• Experience
  4 years experience in contract administration, purchasing, sourcing, and demonstrated intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 
  Strong knowledge in the review and understanding of legal contracts, terms, and conditions. 
  
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CTCM) Certified TX Contracts Manager (3 attempts at the certification exam, first attempt only covered by UTSW) within 1-1/2 Yrs and 
  (CTCD) CERT TEXAS CONTRACT DEVELOPER (3 attempts at the certification exam, first attempt only covered by UTSW) within 1-1/2 Yrs 
  
  

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree 
  
  

• Experience
  Healthcare related experience. 
  2 years experience with pharmacy contracts.
  Some experience with IT contracts.
  Prefer proficiency with PeopleSoft, Jagger Sourcing Director, and TCM. 
  
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (PMP) Project Management Prof Cert Upon Hire 
  
  

JOB DUTIES

• Work independently to lead the sourcing and contracting of products, equipment, and services for Texas Behavioral Health Center in collaboration with end-users, Group Purchasing Organizations, and Contracts Management aligned with contract compliance and expense reduction initiatives.
• Provide training, onboarding, and support of new Sourcing Specialists
• Prepares, manages, and executes the procurement lifecycle while coordinating efforts with end-users sourcing approaches and provide recommendations based on Contract hierarchy and federal and state regulations.
• Provide effective management of scouring timeline to reduce RFX lifecycle and portfolios while ensuring that all contract documents are readily assessable.
• Conduct kick-off meetings with internal and external contributors - including collaborating partners, 3rd party subcontractors and primes.
• Execute and drive all review cycles including KPI and ongoing contract and vendor management. Develops a risk-assessment and contract-monitoring plan.
• Work with the technical teams and SMEs to translate highly technical requirements and information into clear messaging and content to produce compelling, responsive and superior quality RFPs, proposals, and final contracts.
• Partner with internal SMEs to maintain up to date product information and functionality related content and materials.
• Implement a value-based selection process and positions the Sourcing team and Supply Chan Department as a trusted advisor.
• Coordinate contracts review and execution while managing vendor quarterly business reviews and KPIs as required.
• Review contracts for terms, changes and/or enhancements. Interacts with legal on contract language and terms in accordance with UT Southwestern policies and procedures.
• Monitor contractors' compliance in accordance with contractual requirements to include insurance and HUB requirements.
• Exports filter, categorize and interpret volumes of data to identify opportunities resulting from data selections and recommend sourcing opportunities.
• Compile information and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Sets up, maintains and completes tasks/activities in Sourcing Director platform.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.