What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contract Manager position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This position is remote however; individuals will be required to work in office a couple times/month. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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Bring your negotiating and interpersonal skills to UW Health.
We are seeking a Senior Contract Manager to:
- Develop strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, using market analysis, contract development, and negotiations for UW Health's IS/IT, equipment, supplies, services, and construction categories, with a focus on the IS/IT category. Previous IS/IT contracting experience required
- Provide effective team leadership of supplier negotiation strategies, including the ability to develop RF(x)'s and review and execution of contracts.
Education:
Minimum - Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below.
Preferred - Master's Degree
Work Experience:
Minimum -
* Five (5) years of progressive experience in contract management of product and/or services portfolio, market analysis, contract analysis, contract negotiation and financial analysis.
* Two (2) years of experience with sophisticated materials management information systems software and/or enterprise resource platform (ERP), preferably Oracle Cloud
* Two (2) years of experience and a proven track record in strategic contract management and expense reduction.
Preferred - Procurement experience in healthcare environment
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UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
