Contracting Manager

What you will be doing:

The Contracting Manager is responsible for sourcing and management for contracts within the purchased services service line, which will include multiple contracts or relationships. Specifically, Contracting Managers will be responsible for:

* Supplier and Member Relationship Management
* Support with Development of Opportunity Road Map

* Full (End to End) Sourcing Process

* GPO and Member Contract Negotiations
* Project Status Tracking and Report Out to Member

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1- 20%

Supplier and Member Relationship Management
* Manage supplier relationships, contracts and contract categories with small to mid-tier suppliers.
* Resolve supplier related issues regarding contracting activities.
* Remain point of contact for the supplier to member and Premier.
* Conduct regular Business Line Reviews with member.
* Develop performance metrics and own relationship management with member and supplier.

Responsibility #2 - 50%

Negotiations

* Run complete sourcing process including but not limited to data gathering, RFP drafting and release, response analysis, pricing negotiations and contracting.

* Conducts negotiation meetings with suppliers, ensures standardization of processes and deliverables to Sourcing Committees, shares subject matter expertise, and develops and mentor's department staff.

* Responsibility for managing the competitive sourcing process related to optimum contract pricing, terms, and conditions.

* Lead sourcing/contracting efforts for new construction project.

Responsibility #3 - 30%

• Contract Operational and Financial Management
  * Solid understanding of contract management processes and systems.

* Lead sourcing/contracting efforts for new construction project.
* Serve as the single point of contact for the contract and responding to questions from Premier's field team and member hospitals
* Review and analyze supplier sales data.
* Align equipment planners, construction team, end users and other stakeholders on necessary capital needs.
* Accurately forecast administrative fees for contracts.
* Monitor contract usage to maximize Premier administrative fees.
* Routinely negotiate with suppliers to increase contract value via mitigation of price increases, price decreases, expansion of classes of trade, or other contract value.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

* Sourcing
* Contract Negotiations
* Contract Operations
* Purchased Services

Experience:

* History of sourcing and negotiating agreements
* Healthcare experience

* Capital/equipment sourcing

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

• Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply todiversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.comor contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

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