Contract Specialist

Description:

The Contracts Specialist works directly with the company's partners at the hospital level to negotiate and execute agreements on behalf of the company.

This role is critical as the contracting process can be arduous and tedious but is a vital step in the process to providing our portfolio to customers in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Director of Sales, Business Development Director, Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Marketing and Sales to negotiate and execute all National GPO and Local Agreements with hospitals.
• Develop price files, implement in internal operating systems to synchronize price files with inventory management systems
• Develop price files consistent with corporate strategy
• Provide prompt and accurate responses or submissions of RFPs to vendor partners
• Have a complete understanding of upcoming, ongoing, and past RFPs and deadlines
• Communication to Sales and Marketing weekly as to status of ongoing negotiations

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in contract management or procurement, preferably in a healthcare related setting
• Strong understanding of orthopedic terminology, procedures, and equipment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong understanding of the orthopedic hospital contracting process and pricing strategy
• Ability to analyze and interpret contractual agreements
• Ability to develop pricing constructs consistent with corporate strategy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and contract documentation
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in contractual agreements

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.