Title: Contract Manager

Department Org: Distribution Services - 108120

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:00am   End Time:  5:00pm

Posted Salary: commensurate with education and related experience

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: No

Travel: Yes

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

This position is responsible for negotiation, development, and ongoing management of the contract lifecycle process for goods, services, and capital equipment. Perform supplier relationship management, credentialing and compliance, item standardization, supplier consolidation, and utilization analysis in the assigned specialty to drive cost savings/avoidance. The Contract Manager works within a specific area of specialization to link, serve, and lead departments, administration, academia, clinicians, and physicians in improving financial outcomes by refining business processes and enhancing quality as it relates specifically to supply and service procurement, contract analysis, and all aspects of receiving, inventory, and distribution for their assigned areas.
This position also represents the internal customer and the organization by focusing efforts on maximizing quality, minimizing costs, and integrating individual departmental goals within system supply chain objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
•At least 3 years of related work experience in supply chain and/or contract preparation. 5+ years of contract management is preferred.
•Four years of direct experience may be considered in lieu of degree and experience.
•Hospital/Clinical or Higher Education purchasing experience is preferred.
•Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or Certified Materials and Resource Profession (CMRP) preferred.
Must be able to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, with high attention for details.
• Work collaboratively with a team centered approach and keep positive working relationships. Possess strong communications and public relations skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, database management.
• Ability to read and interpret legal language, negotiate terms and conditions as advised.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect and correlate information and data.
• Find cost management opportunities based on clinical & financial needs including action plan for implementation.
• Utilizes effective communication to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, suppliers and the general public. Demonstrates effective and culturally appropriate communications.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of higher education and healthcare industry and trends.
• Keeps up to date with annual safety test prior to date of expiration, HIPPA training, Harassment training, and maintains immunizations as required for job.
• Maintains confidentiality with organizational and departmental financial and operational issues.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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