Contract Sourcing Specialist (Clinical)

Under supervision of the Director, Strategic Sourcing and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Contract Sourcing Specialist (CSS) is responsible for managing contracting activity in specific commodity areas, including administering activities and maximizing the benefits of the Henry Ford Health System Group Purchasing Program. In addition, the CSS participates in, and often leads, the value analysis process through coordination and participation from key cross-functional stakeholders including HFHS Sr. physician leaders, clinicians, and executive leadership as well as System vendor partners. Through the value analysis process, the CSS has responsibility for identifying and implementing strategies to drive system standards, product quality and cost containment while reducing variation. They manage preparation of requests for bids/proposals for purchases and contractual relationships. The Contract Sourcing Specialist meets with vendors to gather information and negotiate pricing and contracts; conducts analysis of cost savings and service data; and clarifies, interprets, and authors contract language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in Contract Administration, preferably Healthcare Contract Administration, with a knowledge of Supply Chain Management concepts and principles.
• Must be able to forecast and prepare strategic work plans for sourcing activity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with demonstrated experience successfully managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously through completion.
• Experience in developing and executing effective negotiating strategies with vendors; proven track record of driving consensus and decision-making on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills and tact to work with a variety of System personnel and vendors at various levels within the organization.
• Must be able to gather, analyze, interpret and present data concisely into comprehensive, meaningful reports and/or presentations using various computer applications and software tools.
• Ability to work independently and within teams while practicing confidentiality, discretion and forethought.
• Must be able to remain calm and composed during confrontational situations.