[Hiring] System Manager, SSRM Supplies Contracts @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As our System Manager, SSRM Supplies Contracts, you will be responsible for contract management, including:

• Reviewing, analyzing, drafting, and managing contracts in accordance with company policy and stakeholder specifications.
• Identifying and utilizing comparative data, including market information and industry standards, to make cost/benefit determinations in evaluating proposed contract terms relative to business needs.
• Leading RFI/RFPs, negotiations, and contracting for a particular spend category.
• Partnering with the Legal Team to address proposed contract terms that deviate from our standards, develop new policies or contract templates, and improve contracting processes.
• Strategically leading the comprehensive management of supplies contracts, driving optimal value and compliance across designated spend categories.
• Demonstrating exceptional expertise in contract negotiation, analytical decision-making, and collaboration with legal and stakeholder teams.
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement in all contractual engagements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the category team or other key stakeholders to develop contracting strategies.
• Developing and leading the category RFI/RFP processes: preparing complex solicitations and reviewing specialized and/or non-routine proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Leading negotiation efforts.
• Managing internal communications across the category team and working collaboratively with key stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Finance, Operations, etc.).
• Understanding the business case and financial/analytical issues, working closely with the Data Analytics team for data needs and data collection efforts.
• Analyzing significant and/or unique contract requirements and special provisions while working with legal to ensure terms and conditions are compliant with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business/Healthcare Administration (or other similar).
• Minimum of three years of contracting and/or supply chain experience with evidence of progressive, increasing responsibility.
• Experience with and literate in supply chain computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, Google tools, and user knowledge of each to achieve Supply Chain goals.

Requirements

• None, upon hire.

Benefits

• Masters Other, upon hire.