Job Description

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :JOB SUMMARYThis job creates strategies around assigned contract categories functions and commodities. Develops business plans for broad contract areas. Negotiates all contracts (client and GPO) and manages related GPO operational activities. Provides guidance and coaching to Contract Managers Sourcing Specialists and other key department resources as required. Oversees high dollar and strategic bids across a various commodities. Assists in the coordination and operations of GPO business. Develops high level strategic relationships with client leaders and strategic supplier partners. Creates and presents business cases to senior leadership throughout the organization.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCreate strategic business plans for various contract categories to assist in the management and strategy for overall category or function. Plans will include current and future market environment market conditions health system strategic plan time-frames and contracting strategy. Oversee commodity areas and provides guidance to department personal to ensure a successful execution of the strategic plan.Serve as principal investigator assist in project management and serve as contractual expert on specific projects as appropriate.Oversee and assist support staff to assigned projects when appropriate to ensure timely/cost effective completion of contractual requirements.Participate in the formulation development and revision to policies procedures and strategies related to strategic sourcing as appropriate. Follows sourcing process to manage high dollar and strategic contracting functions (client and GPO) develops business case and presents to senior leadership throughout organization.Monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments extensions and compliance by both the Business Partner and Clients. Serves as primary liaison with contracting principals to ensure compliance with specifications and works to resolve issues related to contract performance.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequiredBachelors DegreeSubstitutionsNonePreferredMasters DegreeEXPERIENCERequired7 years in strategic sourcing purchasing / contracting field; complete understanding of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) contracting methods experience in leading commodity teams sourcing bidding negotiating detailed data analysis and awarding of major commodity contracts for a wide array of clinical and non-clinical products and/or services. Experience in contractual language performance measures detailed financial data analysis and claims arbitration. Demonstrated experience data management and analysis skills along with internet sourcing and e-sourcing techniques.PreferredDemonstrated experience in leading and facilitating cross-functional teamsLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredCurrent Drivers LicensePreferredNoneSKILLSProficient presenting in front of all audiencesAbility to develop and articulate contract recommendations to all stakeholdersUses knowledge of industry and market trends to develop long-term business strategiesDemonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen commit and act on a new approachSelf-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive mannerStrong and effective verbal and written communication skillsEffectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at all levels and in various sizesMust have an understanding of business issues metrics organizational linkages and customer valueSuccessful experience in achieving results through people in a complex environmentFive (5) years of experience with Microsoft Office Word Excel Microsoft Outlook Lotus Notes and the InternetStrong understanding of contracts contract law and negotiationStrong analytical ability financial acumen and project management skillsExtensive knowledge of assessing and recommending creative and time-sensitive solutionsFreedom to resolve day-to-day operational issues within the scope of Policies/procedures and operational standardsLanguages (Other than English)NoneTravel Required0%-25%PHYSICAL MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice BasedPHYSICAL MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice BasedTeaches / trains others regularlyRarelyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteRarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsFrequentlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsRarelyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsRarelyDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities employees may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. 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