Contract Specialist Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)

Job Description

UW Medicine - Supply Chain Management-Strategic Sourcing has an outstanding opportunity for a Contract Specialist Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Full time

• Hybrid Schedule

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Supply Chain provides strategic sourcing and contracting services to support clinical research and administrative operations across UW Medicine. Our team ensures compliance cost-effectiveness and alignment with institutional goals while delivering exceptional customer service.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Contract Specialist - MRO will serve as the institutional Strategic Contracting authority for facilitating Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) issues and trends and for coordinating UW Medicine policy and strategic direction in association with other units whose interests and expertise are crucial to successful resolution of MRO issues.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage & Execute Contracts

• Lead all aspects of MRO contracting including solicitation negotiation and administration of complex agreements for maintenance repair and operations ensuring compliance with institutional policies cybersecurity standards and risk management requirements

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for significant services involving complex goods and services including planning solicitation negotiation award and contract administration

Analyze Data

• Partner with the Value Analysis Portfolio Manager to conduct financial & risk analysis to meet departmental needs by utilizing Supply Chain tools and processes to make data-driven recommendations for creating contracts and increase UW Medicines contract-covered spend

Develop and Maintain Commodity Expertise

• Conduct ongoing research to maintain knowledge of emerging MRO market trends as well as technological and market development in assigned commodities areas

Develop and Maintain Positive Department Support Relationships

• Build strong partnerships with departments and suppliers to promote utilization of MRO contracts resolve performance issues and maximize contract benefits

Support Departmental Initiatives

• Participate in process improvement projects contribute to long-term planning and assist with operational activities such as reporting and contract maintenance

• Collaborate with the MRO teams and the Value Analysis Portfolio Manager to identify metrics for evaluation and develop business reviews as needed

System Proficiency

• Demonstrate proficient use of procurement systems and assist customers and suppliers to utilize systems efficiently

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in healthcare MRO supply chain management or another quantitative field

• Three (3) years of experience in procurement and contracting activities supporting a healthcare organization preferably in the public sector or a research/teaching setting

• Knowledge of medical terminology and items commonly used in a hospital setting

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing negotiating and administering major MRO goods services and equipment contracts

• Work in a high-volume environment where great emphasis is placed on customer service and creative problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets word processing email and web-based tools

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.