ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Contract Administrator Supply Chain is responsible for ongoing administration, analysis, reporting and advising on the health system’s procurement contracts and item master data integrity. This role will utilize a variety of sources to accomplish and support System-wide cost savings across assigned categories. Incumbent will validate pricing and consumption using available resources, including but not limited to, Supply Chain Services information system data, group purchasing organization (GPO) resources, national and regional contracting information data, and multiple benchmarking tools. This role directly impacts and influences business decisions. This role requires extensive work with integrated and extensive datasets to extract value and contract analytics. The Contract Administrator Supply Chain is the primary governor of the system’s item master, including item research, setup, and variance resolution. The Contract Administrator Supply Chain will work with Supply Chain co-workers, Finance, department clinical leaders, administrative leaders, and supplier representatives to ensure the integrity of the data. The ultimate goal of this role is to identify the products and services that will support the highest quality patient care and system efficiency at the most competitive cost.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Partner with value analysis, system leaders, and clinicians to analyze and identify strategic opportunities.
· Drive data integrity including identifying and acquiring missing information. Item master data management via contract price management, daily cost variance exceptions, and item number creation.
· Review, redline, and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
· Negotiates reasonable prices based on price and cost analysis.
· Develop protocols for the use of the Supply Chain benchmark analysis software, creating reports and data to guide decision-making across the supply chain team.
· Provide standard protocol for reporting on vendor and contract compliance and plans for course corrections as needed.
· Develop contract database, methodologies and files for analysis and presentation of contract data.
· Foster relationship with GPO partners to improve compliance and identify strategic opportunities
· Become a subject matter expert on Materials Management Information System (MMIS) and Electronic Requisitioning Platform (ERP).
· Utilize excellent communication skills to present findings to all appropriate staff, acting as a liaison between Supply Chain Services Department and user departments in resolving issues.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience in supply chain or healthcare.
OR
Minimum of Associate Degree with 4 years of experience in supply chain or healthcare
OR
Minimum of High School/GED with 7 years of experience in supply chain or healthcare.
· Experienced in data analysis, visualization, and communication preferred.
· Demonstrated experience and expertise in analysis and presentation of data preferred.
· Experience working with information systems and data files, including large and complex files preferred.
· CMRP or comparable Purchasing/Supply Chain accreditation preferred.
· Ability to create, negotiate and manage the administration of contracts preferred.
· Strong understanding of terms and conditions related to capital purchases and services preferred.
· Strong ability to effectively and promptly problem solve preferred.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
