Senior Contract Management Liaison – Resource Management Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Leads sourcing team in developing, negotiating, maintaining and updating contracts and vendor relationships for Medical/Surgical, and Pharmaceutical products and services. Works with the School of Medicine to identify products and services to target for contracting, solicits and evaluates proposals, negotiates contracts, and works to secure benchmarking information. Prepares contract information for distribution, filing and publication. Reports on contract and customer service activities. Participates in contract and customer service strategy sessions. Reviews purchase request documents for policy compliance and appropriateness. May have direct and indirect supervisory responsibility over sourcing team personnel in supporting these duties.

Specific Commodity:

Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Supplies & Equipment, contract responsibility is greater than $500,000,000

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Contract Management Negotiation, RFP development and assessment, supplier relationships, business review meetings, identification and target contracting opportunities, monitor contract utilization, review and assess Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) agreements. Purchase Request Document Review Ensures appropriateness of requests, advises departments of cost saving opportunities. Purchase order and contract sign-off authority is up to $500,000. Reporting Develops and reviews spend analysis, prepares and documents cost savings, etc. Customer Service Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with the various IT organizations at WashU, particularly within the School of Medicine. Assists departments with pharmaceutical, medical supply and equipment requirements. Troubleshoots issues as they occur. Reviews terms and conditions documents for external departments as needed. Special Projects Manages special projects and other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Ability to travel from office to other university locations and to off-site meetings around St. Louis (Minimual overnight air travel; but can happen occasionally) High energy for potential long hours Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Preferred Qualifications:

Additional education/experience may apply in other IT specialized areas.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

Certified Pharmacy Technician –

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Work Experience:

Purchasing, Materials Management, Accounting Or Other Pertinent Area (5 Years), Management/Supervisory (3 Years)

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Contract Development, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Influencing Skills, Matrix Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Organizing, Self-Organization (Business), Workday Software, Written Communication Grade G15 Salary Range $84,200.00 – $148,500.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. 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