Supply Chain Contract Negotiator

Job Title & Specialty Area: Contract Negotiator

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Primary location will be in Irving, TX

Shift: Flexible start between 7a-9a and stop between 4p-6p

Job Type: (Hybrid with a requirement to go into the office on Wednesday and Thursday weekly)

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Coordinates, administers, implements and assists in specific assigned contracting activities. Adheres to Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) portfolio for all applicable purchasing agreements. Coordinates analysis of bids and assists in implementing contract compliance activities related to contracts assigned. Assists departments in the administration of supply/equipment and/or service contract portfolio, contract compliance and utilization reports. Directly interfaces with departments and vendors on supply and equipment contracting issues. Utilize multi-faceted knowledge of purchasing practices with a large number of products (2400-5000), including uses and market purchasing costs. Effectively budgets time, works efficiently and accurately and follows procedures with minimum supervision. Assists in preparation of budget projections, which will be consistent with accomplishing overall fiscal expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in depth knowledge of Children's specific local contracts and effectively utilizes Infor (ATS)Contract Management
• Utilizes approved contracting templates for developing and negotiating Children's specific agreements where needed
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers; evaluates bids and proposals and makes award decisions in collaboration with key stakeholders and business owner; reviews and interprets vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness
• Manage contracts with suppliers to ensure supplier compliance; analyzes supplier change requests to existing contracts and recommends changes or revisions
• Collaborates with Children's Legal team on redlined contract terms and conditions as well as other legal related items and terms and other responsibilities assigned on the job description
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 7 years contracting related experience with at least two years in healthcare related field preferred
• Must have significant ability to utilize spreadsheets; excel; and other databases and must possess advanced analytical and negotiating skills required
  
  

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CMRP preferred
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.