Contract Manager

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Contract Manager to join our team. This is a remote position that requires residency in KY or IN

The Clinical Contract Manager reports to the Director of Contracting. This position is responsible forleading system wide contracting of supplies, equipment, material, services and maintenance, includingextensive procurement, contracting, and purchasing functions, with the goal of driving significant savings orcost avoidance by pointing procurement towards our contracted products, equipment and services. Themanager is responsible for providing high quality, efficient, and cost-effective service to the organizationwith an emphasis on customer service. Achieving standards of performance, portfolio management andcollaboration with leadership as well as system departments in order to achieve the mission of theorganization. The position will also be responsible for administering continuous process improvement,benchmarking, performance measurement, and reporting. Responsible for assisting in the identification and review of new and alternative product selections, sourcing products within the vendor community,
monitor vendor performance, and business relationships. Negotiates contracts, including GPO, IDN andhospital specific contracts within their service line.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required

• Bachelor's degree with three years' experience

• Specific category market knowledge of key medical/surgical supplies, capital & non-capital equipment, and services;experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiating, contracting, business law, cost containment, and expensemanagement activities preferred