Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health Care

Whats in it for you:

• Growth opportunities to uplevel your career

• A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences within our team

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being

• An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York and an Inclusive Workplace.

Youll contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by bringing curiosity to spark innovation humility to collaborate as a team and a deep commitment to being the difference for our customers. Your role will reflect our shared goal of enhancing health care delivery and building healthier more vibrant communities.

About this Opportunity

Become a vital member of our Procurement team as the Procurement and Contract Specialist Team Lead reporting to the Director of this senior-level position you will lead complex and high-value procurement initiatives focusing on areas such as print and mail services translation solutions and technology acquisitions. You will serve as a primary resource for market research supplier negotiations and vendor management collaboration ensuring that procurement activities maximize value and comply with organizational standards. This role involves refining RFPs supporting business owners in defining requirements and driving strategic procurement outcomes. We are looking for a proactive professional who excels in a collaborative environment is dedicated to optimizing procurement processes and delivers exceptional results for our stakeholders.

What Youll Do

The Procurement and Contract Specialist Team Lead is a senior-level role responsible for leading complex high-value procurement initiatives and providing expert guidance on contract management and sourcing strategy. This position serves as the primary resource for market research supplier negotiations and vendor management collaboration ensuring that procurement activities deliver maximum value and compliance. The Team Lead reviews and refines RFPs supports business owners in defining requirements and drives strategic procurement outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Complex Sourcing & RFP Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of complex high-dollar Requests for Proposal (RFPs) including drafting reviewing and managing the full RFP lifecycle.

• Ensure RFPs are complete clear and compliant and assist business owners in defining requirements and evaluation criteria

• Oversee supplier selection negotiation and contract award processes for major procurement initiatives.

Market Research & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct in-depth procurement market research and analysis to inform sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.

• Provide expert recommendations on supplier markets trends and risk factors.

Vendor Management & Negotiation Strategy

• Collaborate closely with the Vendor Management team to align on supplier relationships performance and compliance.

• Assist with negotiation strategy for key contracts leveraging market intelligence and best practices to achieve optimal terms.

• Support the development and execution of procurement strategies that align with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with business owners and internal stakeholders to understand needs provide procurement expertise and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives.

RFP Review & Process Improvement

• Review RFPs for completeness language and compliance providing feedback and guidance to business owners and procurement staff.

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes documentation and compliance standards.

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Procurement Public Health or a related field (required; experience cannot substitute for degree).

• Masters degree in a relevant field may substitute for 3 years of required experience.

• 7 years of progressive experience in procurement contract management or strategic sourcing with demonstrated success in leading complex high-value RFPs.

• Advanced knowledge of procurement market research supplier negotiation and contract strategy.

• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

• Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with vendor management collaboration and negotiation strategy.

• Expertise in reviewing and refining RFPs for large-scale procurement projects.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and audit processes.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Worksite Designation

• Hybrid: Schenectady NY 3 days onsite through 09/01/2026 then 4 days onsite

Pay Transparency

MVP Health Care is committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. MVP adheres to pay transparency nondiscrimination principles. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be extended individually based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience education and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.

We do not request current or historical salary information from candidates.

MVPs Inclusion Statement

At MVP Health Care we believe creating healthier communities begins with nurturing a healthy workplace. As an organization we strive to create space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life to have a voice and thrive. Our shared curiosity and connectedness make us stronger and our unique perspectives are catalysts for creativity and collaboration.

MVP is an equal opportunity employer and recruits employs trains compensates and promotes without discrimination based on race color creed national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry sex gender identity gender expression religion age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities familial status physical or mental disability handicapping condition medical condition pregnancy status predisposing genetic characteristics or information domestic violence victim status political affiliation military or veteran status Vietnam-era or special disabled Veteran or other legally protected classifications.

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