Sr. Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with managers, business units, digital services (IT), supply chain and suppliers to support objectives, influence key stakeholders and jointly develop strategic sourcing strategies.
• Assists in the development of audit strategies to ensure all contracts remain in compliance. Continuously participates in process improvement initiatives and acts as a champion for change.
• Gains knowledge on compliance and regulation changes affecting health care and works in a coordinated way with the legal and compliance departments to develop the appropriate strategies and methodologies to maintain compliance for all contracts.
• Creates a customer-focused, service-based approach to working with stakeholders and suppliers, which emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-organizational relationships. Accountable as a role model for customer service excellence.
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Additional Information

Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Job Summary The Contracts Specialist, reporting to the Supply Chain Contracts Manager, responsible for managing the organization's medical and surgical supply portfolio and contracts for medical and other capital equipment, purchased services or other indirect spend commitments. With minimal supervision, acts as the subject matter expert for all contract-related activities. This role acts as a strategic partner in the identification and development of sourcing strategies with department representatives that deliver value for the organization, including cost savings, product standardization, quality maintenance and improvement and enhanced supplier performance; and acts as liaison with the Supply Chain Operations, Value Analysis and Procurement teams to execute on developed sourcing strategies and coordinate remediation of supply availability disruptions. The Senior Contracts Specialist will also maintain the contract database for central Supply Chain contracts and provide support to the clinical and non-clinical areas on executing product implementation, standardization and utilization initiatives to help drive organization-wide product and service support and change. The primary goal is to maintain high-quality services and products while optimizing financial resources. Individual will lead according to Grady Health System's Values: Be Patient Centered, Be Safe, Serve Others with Excellence, Do Right, Do Good.

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