Manager Contracting - Supply Chain

At Houston Methodist, the Manager Contracting position is responsible for working cross‑functionally within the Supply Chain department and with hospital stakeholders to strategically and objectively source and contract for agreed upon materials, goods, services, and equipment in consideration of their total cost of acquisition including financial and other impacts to the hospital. He/she will perform complex financial analyses and research related to supply chain services and make fact‑based recommendations to key stakeholders.

The position requires a strong ability to communicate and collaborate with various committees, executives, physicians, legal and risk departments, and department management and staff. The Manager Contracting is responsible for developing the annual contract work plan in coordination with Value Analysis, and for the content of supply chain contract documents prior to submission to the legal team in coordination with the Contract Administrator.

The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work‑related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/ government regulations.

Exempt

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain business or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Seven years of experience in contracting and supply chain of which three years must have been in a people management role; for internal employees seven years in contracting and supply chain with HM performance that demonstrates leadership responsibility.
• Licenses and Certifications (Preferred): CPCM - Certified Professional Contract Manager (NCMA)
  or
  , CTCM
  - Certified Texas Contract Manager - State Comptroller Certified or
  , CTCD
  - Certified Texas Contract Developer - State Comptroller Certified.

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a consistent, customer‑focused manner.
• Demonstrates leadership and critical thinking through initiative and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Works effectively in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work with complex contracting concepts and language to draft, execute, and manage legal documents and large volumes of contracts.
• Conducts contract due diligence, assessing clinical needs, financial impact and terms and conditions before recommendation to execute.
• Initiates and facilitates problem‑solving processes when issues or concerns arise.
• Demonstrates analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of healthcare supplies, including medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Proficient…