Contracting Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job Description:

Contracting Manager What you will be doing:

The Contracting Manager is responsible forsourcing and management for contracts within the purchased servicesservice line, which will include multiple contracts orrelationships. Specifically, Contracting Managers will beresponsible for:

• Supplier and Member Relationship Management
• Support with Development of Opportunity Road Map
• Full (End toEnd) Sourcing Process
• GPO and Member Contract Negotiations
• Project Status Tracking and Report Out to MemberKeyResponsibilitiesResponsibility #1- 20%Supplier and MemberRelationship Management
• Manage supplier relationships, contractsand contract categories with small to mid-tier suppliers.
• Resolvesupplier related issues regarding contracting activities.
• Remainpoint of contact for the supplier to member and Premier.
• Conductregular Business Line Reviews with member.
• Develop performancemetrics and own relationship management with member andsupplier.

Responsibility #2 – 40%Negotiations

• Run completesourcing process including but not limited to data gathering, RFPdrafting and release, response analysis, pricing negotiations andcontracting.
• Conducts negotiation meetings with suppliers,ensures standardization of processes and deliverables to SourcingCommittees, shares subject matter expertise, and develops andmentors department staff.
• Responsibility for managing thecompetitive sourcing process related to optimum contract pricing,terms, and conditions.

Responsibility #3 – 40% Contract Operational and Financial Management

• Solidunderstanding of contract management processes and systems.
• Serveas the single point of contact for the contract and responding toquestions from Premier’s field team and member hospitals
• Reviewand analyze supplier sales data.
• Assist in training new supplierson Premier policies and procedures.
• Support the management of theamendment process. Able to create amendments with some guidancefrom manager, while ensuring contract modifications are in the bestinterest of Premier and its Members.
• Accurately forecastadministrative fees for contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliancewith sales reporting and fee payment
• Monitor accounts receivablefor portfolio.
• Monitor contract usage to maximize Premieradministrative fees
• Routinely negotiate with suppliers toincrease contract value via mitigation of price increases, pricedecreases, expansion of classes of trade, or other contract value.
• Support and provide input on initiatives to increase contractrevenue

Required QualificationsWork Experience:

Years of ApplicableExperience – 5 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED(Required)

Preferred QualificationsSkills:

• Sourcing
• ContractNegotiations
• Contract Operations

Purchased ServicesExperience:

• History of sourcing and negotiating agreements

HealthcareexperienceEducation:

Bachelor’s degree

Additional Job Requirements:

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods oftime Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person andin electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or thepublic) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment inclose quarters with peers and varying interruptions

WorkingConditions:

RemoteTravel Requirements:

Travel 21-40% within the

USPhysical Demands:

Sedentary:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently orconstantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects,including the human body. Sedentary work involves remainingstationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement isrequired only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria aremet.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure thatcompensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order toattract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’sinternal salary range for this role is $80,000 – $148,000. Finalsalary is dependent upon several market factors including, but notlimited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education,unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizesa wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibilitywithin our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the followingbenefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disabilityinsurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation inPremier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement andprofessional development opportunitiesPremier at a glance: Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019,2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America(2023) Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by EthisphereInstitute for the 16th year in a row Modern Healthcare Best in

Business Awards:

Consultant -Healthcare Management (2024) The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for OverallHealthcare Management ConsultingFor a listing of all of our awards,please visit the section on our company website.

Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classesPremier is lookingfor smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform thehealthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who havethe freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst tolearn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improvingthe health of a nation. See why incredible challenges requireincredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age,race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenshipstatus, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status,genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence,covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as aVietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran,Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, orother protected veteran) disability, or any other applicablefederal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that ofpersons with whom an applicant associates. We also considerqualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent withapplicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federalcontractor, Premier complies with government regulations, includingaffirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

EEO / AA

/Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also providesreasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with adisability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. Ifyou need assistance in the application process, please replytodiversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.comor contact PremierRecruiting at 704.816.5200.Information collected and processed aspart of any job application you choose to submit to Premier issubject to Premier’sPrivacy Policy.