Supply Chain Contracts Specialist, Materials Management

Description

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

The Supply Chain Contracts Specialist serves as an essential role in the Materials Management/Supply Chain department. This role will work diligently to manage the lifecycle of vendor, medical product, and service contracts/agreements. The Contracts Specialist will collaborate with department personnel and leadership to ensure industry standard processes for contract management. The main objectives in this vital role is to ensure cost-effective purchasing, maintain item and pricing data integrity, and enforce compliance with healthcare laws and group purchasing organization (GPO) standards.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field required. Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with Supply Chain, Contract Administration, and/or Healthcare Procurement.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Premier, Infor, Workday, SAP, People Soft) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software.
• Understanding of healthcare operations, GPO contracts, and medical product categories.
• Strong analytical capabilities, strong attention to detail, and effective negotiation skills.

Most work will be completed in a business environment, office setting. There is a possibility of irregular hours depending on work load and volume. Extreme mental effort under busy conditions and constant change (stress). Ability to assess problems, make decisions, and be innovative. May spend time in warehouse setting, so the ability to stand, sit, bend, push, pull, and lift moderate weight of 30lbs will be required.