Senior Contract Negotiator

Advanced buyer position responsible for overseeing competitive cooperative sole source and emergency procurement processes in accordance with Medical Center policy requirements and timelines. Through these processes provides a primary focus on contract assessment development drafting negotiation and execution. Performs a broad range of technical duties in centralized contracting for major complex multi-year acquisitions across capital and operating budgets for the sourcing of supplies, materials, equipment and services as required by Medical Center business needs.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Oversees competitive cooperative sole source and emergency procurement processes in accordance with Medical Center policy requirements and timelines.
• Provides a primary focus on contract assessment development drafting negotiation and execution in the administering of the Medical Center's prescribed procurement processes.
• Analyzes price and non-price factors across vendor offerings in determining the cost savings, cost avoidance, service gains and other non-price factors that are in the Medical Center's best business interest.
• Buys a large volume of varied and complex commodities in a centralized purchasing program.
• Works with vendors to ensure the procurement of high quality merchandise, expedient delivery and dependable service at optimum price.
• Recommends changes in methods and procedures to improve systems of procurement and takes an active role in departmental program improvement initiatives.
• Develops and implements effective business practices and procedures.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of job related experience. Four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Licensure:
  None required.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The starting base rate for this role is $61,443.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by  U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.