Supply Chain Contracts Manager

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Supply Chain Contracts Manager for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $40.11 – $60.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

The priority for this position is to initiate, review and execute purchasing contracts for the purpose of managing the expense of supplies, equipment and services. Responsible for managing the process of identifying and executing strategic system-wide opportunities. Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop, implement, and manage contracts for products, equipment and services for the use by Peace Health and affiliate member customers consistent with policies. Encouraging and reporting member contract compliance.

• Interact with Peace Health legal to insure potential contract risks are addressed.

• Participates in the recruitment and on-going support of Peace Health affiliate program.

• Responsible for ensuring contract compliance with applicable local, regional or national regulatory entities.

• Partner with colleagues at all levels to support change and performance initiatives.

• Promote, establish, and maintain open and effective communication with caregivers and leadership. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders, as well as internal and external partners. Work in a collaborative manner with all leadership and caregivers throughout Peace Health.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Business Administration or

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Healthcare Administration or

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Nursing or related discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience or training may be substituted and

• Master's Degree Preferred:
  Supply Chain Management or

• Master's Degree Preferred:
  Business Administration or

• Master's Degree Preferred:
  Master of Science in Nursing

• Minimum of 3 years
  
  Required:
  
  Progressive growth in healthcare supply chain analytics, contract administration, procurement or other industry supply chain management /contracting and

• Required:
  
  Experience and demonstrated proficiency with the use of Word and Excel and

• Preferred: MS Front Page, SharePoint, Access, and PowerPoint and

• Preferred:
  Experience with Lawson Materials Management information system and

• Preferred:
  Experience with the use of Change Management tools and

• Required:
  
  Experience working with diverse customer groups

• Knowledge of market conditions which impact contract performance and value. (Required)

• Ability to speak with diplomacy in working with customers and ensure service excellence. (Required)

• Ability to differentiate clinical and non-clinical issues. (Required)

• Ability to negotiate multiple solutions. (Required)

• Strong quantitative analytical skills. (Required)

• Strong communication and organizational skills. (Required)

• Buyer/Products Coord.:
  Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Central Supply Tech/Inventory Clerk:
  Ability to move around area. Frequent lifting up to 50lbs. Occasionally manipulating up to 100lbs. with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials. Occasional bending, stooping, and climbing, reaching .

• Predominantly operates in an office or warehouse/supply room environment.

• Ability to…