UMH Sparrow Health System - Supply Chain Contract Specialist

General Purpose of Job:

The Contract Specialist position performs Health System contracting activities for medical-surgical supplies. In collaboration with key stakeholders, this role leverages industry best practices in sourcing, financial analysis, and implementation of Group Purchasing (GPO) and Local contracts.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Develop and facilitate rigorous processes to monitor and take action on expiring contracts.

• Identify, propose and drive cost savings opportunities in contract pricing, utilization and compliance.

• Ensure pricing accuracy through contract activations, tier optimization and ERP Item Master coordination activities.

• Support effective vendor management activities including, facilitating multidisciplinary business reviews, vendor scorecards and vendor credentialing activities.

• Support Value Analysis processes by providing cost analysis and product conversion support.

• Facilitate Request for Proposals/Information (RFP/RFI), bids and selection processes for local contracts.

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).

• Deliver end user education on contracting processes and administrative approvals.

• Perform routine analysis on off-contract spend across all Health System sites of care.

• Verify and report contract compliance, cost savings and spend information as required.

• Participate on Value Analysis Committees and other committees as assigned.