Contract Specialist

Title: Contract Specialist
Location: Saint Cloud United States

Job Description:

Find your purpose as a Contract Specialist at CentraCare. Supports the Contracting & Value Analysis team in the management of all supply chain-related contracts. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, managing contract documents, providing Contract Portfolio Managers (CPM) with contract summaries that outline general terms and conditions for use in the CPM's financial analysis, and the data collection for supply chain analysis requests, which may require investigation and/or clarification with end users.

Schedule:

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Hybrid | ~ 3 days a week in office in St. Cloud and 2 days remote
• Day shift | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $23.29 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience

• Pay range: $23.29 - $34.94 per hour

• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant supply chain, contracting, or related business experience in lieu of degree; bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracting, or a related analytical or operational role required. Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, highly accountable environment with aggressive targets.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal direction.

Core Functions:

• Assist Contract Portfolio Managers through routine notification of upcoming expiring contracts.
• Gather appropriate data points utilizing various resources/databases to facilitate the Contract Portfolio Managers' analysis of new supply chain analysis requests (SCARs).
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures related to the management of contract data within the contract management system.
• Maintain, support, and administer the contract management system, including communicating and/or training colleagues when changes are implemented.
• Provide limited assistance to Contracting and Value Analysis teams to compile information needed to conduct routine business reviews with suppliers.
• Collaborate with end users across the enterprise to achieve data integrity within supply chain analysis requests which will ensure the organization is able to attain optimal patient outcomes and maximum value.
• Uphold compliance with the Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements and internal policies, including but not limited to, code of conduct, vendor relations, and record retention.
• Identify and respond to customer needs, including working collaboratively with all physicians and staff.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset through a commitment to continuous improvement by identifying, pursuing, and collaborating with stakeholders on performance improvement priorities.
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to corporate compliance standards.
• Demonstrate follow through and effective problem-solving activities with staff, customers, physicians and other departments.
• Promote an environment conducive to positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Develop and maintain internal templates and website resources related to the Contracting & Value Analysis team.