Sr Contract Administrator

At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Contract Administrator position is responsible for managing the contract category or negotiating strategy and monitors contract compliance through the life of the contract. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end strategic sourcing including request for proposal (RFP), negotiations with vendor. The Sr. Contract Administrator position may also identify strategic sourcing opportunities as assigned. This position is responsible for supplier relationships across area of responsibility as assigned and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders including hospital administration, clinical teams, Legal, Value Analysis, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), and suppliers. The Sr. Contract Administrator position serves as mentor and participates in the training and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CCMA - Certified Contract Management Associate (NCMA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to build relationships, negotiate, influence, and create win-win situations with multiple stakeholders

• Possess ability to work with complex contracting concepts and language to draft, execute, and manage complex legal documents. Ability to manage large volumes of contracts in different stages of completion

• Ability to conduct contract due diligence before recommendation to execute, such as assessment of clinical needs, financial impact, and terms and conditions

• Ability to perform in a self-directed, fast-paced environment with time sensitive projects with changing deadlines and priorities

• Ability to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes when issue or concerns are identified

• Demonstrate analytical, communication and presentation skills

• Knowledge of healthcare supplies including medical/surgical supplies and equipment

• A high level of interpersonal skills is required to develop relationships with hospital staff and vendors, gain the cooperation of others, communication effectively regarding complex information, and negotiate terms and conditions

• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products including outlook, excel, PowerPoint, and word along with other supply chain and data mining tools. Advanced spreadsheet skills including pivot tables, v-look ups, and managing large data sets

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.