What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain IT Contract Specialist II position at CommonSpirit Health?
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
The Contract Specialist II is responsible for collaborating with Contract Managers and supporting contracting activities in assigned category. This position will help identify cost reduction opportunities, coordinate efforts toward standardization and contract utilization, and collaborate with internal customers and vendors to promote and/or resolve key issues related to IT contract management. Act as focal point to ensure contract requests move through the process in a timely fashion.
Customer Relationship Development
- Assist with professional meetings and communications (including meeting preparations, taking minutes, and managing associated action items).
Source Selection
- For small to medium complexity initiatives, provide direction on recommended sourcing approach and coordinate with internal customers in preparation of RFX.
- Assist senior level contracting staff with more complex initiatives.
Contract Management
- Assist with management of low to medium risk contracts from selection to expiration (including amendments and ordering process).
- Using approved contract templates, manage redlines and draft alternative language in response.
- Proactively engage senior level contracting staff and Legal review of work.
Forecast, Utilization, and Savings Management
- Identify cost savings opportunities and present to senior level contracting staff. Assist in cost cutting work efforts.
- Process and Project Management
- Participate in projects to improve internal business processes.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Business Administration Healthcare Administration or a related program or equivalent professional experience.
- 4 years’ experience in Information Technology.
- 4 years’ experience in sourcing procurement contracting and/or project management.
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
- Healthcare workflow knowledge
- Technical writing and documentation
- Ability to understand how to apply IT for solving business problems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Possess thorough understanding of business analysis techniques and tools
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for information gathering and the ability to interact with various IT groups
- Ability to work in a complex and matrixed team environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks set priorities schedule and meet deadlines
- Skills in Microsoft Project Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio
- Identification with and support of the Mission and Values ofCommonSpirit Health
- Knowledge of healthcare security privacy and compliance regulations and requirements desired
