Procurement Contract Administrator II - MedSurg Supply On-site

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*This is an Onsite Position*

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision identify contract renewal needs. Run reports and analyze data to identify cost reduction and standardization opportunities. Prepare contract documentation and savings potential. Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of contracting a wide variety of equipment related to the healthcare industry. Knowledge of Legal Contracting to include interpretation skills of legal contract terms and conditions. Skill in researching and analyzing information related to work assignment. Negotiating skills. Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information. Organizational skills. Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases. Ability to work accurately and attend to details. Ability to communicate positively and effectively. Strong project management skills.

Essential Functions:

• Data Reporting and Analytics
  Monitors existing contracts and works with DHHA customers to insure the correct equipment is purchased. Included in the overall cost and terms is training service addon costs and staging / installation. It could also include disposal of old equipment. Coordinates all purchases with department managers and project managers. 30
• Contract Management
  Awards purchase orders and service contracts. Determines and approves sole source and nosubstitution requests. Confers and negotiates with vendors to obtain price and product information. Reviews procurement specifications and prepares formal and informal purchase bids (contracts). Awards contracts that provide DHHA the best value for equipment and related supportive services. Negotiates the lowest total cost for the contract. Develops nondiscriminatory contract terms and conditions. Verifies contract terms are in place and that bonding insurance licensure indemnification and other specialized bid requirements are accounted for and enforced. 30
• Vendor Management
  Conducts vendor site visits and evaluates vendor capability and references when applicable. Organizes sets up and coordinates trial evaluations and inservices on new products and equipment. Determines solutions concerning DHHA/vendor disputes and maintains internal controls including timely payment to vendors. 25
• Policy and Practice
  Support Purchasing Card (PCard) management for policy oversight and reporting to leadership. Act as Lawson and PurchasetoPayment (PTP) Superuser as needed to support department objectives. 10
• Lead onboarding process for new hire Contract Administrators as needed for departmental success. 5

Education:

• Bachelors Degree concentration in Business Nursing or related field required OR
• High School Diploma or GED In lieu of Bachelors Degree 5 years experience in Supply Chain Finance or Healthcare required

Work Experience:

• 13 years related experience is defined as: materials management strategic sourcing value analysis contracting medical sales or procurement required

Licenses:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of group purchasing organizations and of contracting a wide variety of products and services related to the healthcare industry.
• Excellent customer service aptitude organization problem solving and time management skills.
• Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communications to elicit and /or present explanatory information.
• Ability to interpret and apply written and verbal guidelines precedents and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate several activities at the same time with accuracy and attention to details.
• Ability to maintain discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Knowledge of public purchasing/contracting practices and of purchasing hardware and software applications.
• In depth knowledge of Legal Contracting to include interpretation skills of legal contract terms and conditions.
• Proven negotiating skills.
• Must have proven ability to interact at and communicate to all levels of an organization.
• Creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues.
• Ability to research analyze and prepare spreadsheets database and materials management computer applications.
• Advanced Excel skills such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.