Embrace the opportunity to become a Contract Portfolio Manager and lead the coordination of medical device contracts for CentraCare Health. Drive strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring for high-cost, physician-preference items and medical technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, optimize product selection, and reduce variation. Grow your career with a leader in healthcare innovation.
Schedule:
- Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks
- Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting pay begins at $71,676.80 per year and increases with experience.
- Salary range: $71,676.80-$107,556.80 per year
- Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, PTO, 401(k) retirement plan & match, LTD and STD, tuition reimbursement, discounts at local and national businesses and so much more!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Business management or related field; Master's preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management may be accepted in lieu of Bachelors degree.
- 5 years related experience in contracting or value analysis.
- Data entry aptitude and confidence and interest in computer work are helpful.
Core Functions:
- Establish and maintain central database and files of all contracts for assigned contract categories and departments.
- Monitor all contracts for performance.
- Regularly review performance with contracted vendors.
- According to contract expiration date and other pertinent factors, review contracts for performance and renewal potential.
- Initiates and responds to requests for contract research to improve quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and savings, recommends and facilitates action to pursue such opportunities.
- Interface with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to determine potential concerns or barriers in review and implementation of contracts and savings opportunities.
- Prepare progress reports for CentraCare Product Value Analysis Committee (PVAC). Assist in preparation of progress reports for CCH Value Analysis Steering Committee.
- Collaborate with Contracting and Procurement Department, CCH Value Analysis Clinical Specialist and other appropriate stakeholders to assess product usage patterns, product attributes, coordinate trials, and evaluate trial results.
- Serve as resource to product-specific subgroups, providing supporting information, samples, or other assistance to facilitate progress to goals.
- Collaborate with supply chain and other staff at SCH and other CentraCare facilities as necessary to coordinate product conversions.
- Collaborate with group purchasing organization regarding contracts and other reports as appropriate.
- Utilize materials management information system (Lawson), e-commerce tools (e.g., Marketplace@Novation), and other automated tools to bring added efficiency and information to supply chain processes.
- Communicate with vendors as needed to obtain samples, product and pricing information, and problem resolution assistance.
- Provide direction and guidance to buyers for areas of contracting responsibility.
- Seek and maintain knowledge of current supply chain concepts and practices.
- Participate in annual establishment of performance improvement targets.
- Assist in determining progress measures.
- Regularly monitor and report progress toward targets to supply chain and stakeholder departments.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field
- Master's Degree (preferred)
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree
- 5 years related experience in contracting or value analysis
- Data entry aptitude and confidence and interest in computer work
What We Do
As an integrated, not-for-profit organization, CentraCare is working to improve the lives and wellbeing of those living in Central Minnesota. CentraCare provides care through hospitals located in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville and Sauk Centre with more than 25 clinics and specialty centers throughout the region. Additionally, Carris Health, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CentraCare, is comprised of Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls and seven clinics in the Southwest and West Central region of the state. CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital has been a Magnet-designated hospital since 2004 and repeatedly receives national recognition for its outstanding quality measures. CentraCare provides comprehensive primary through tertiary care, CentraCare also operates numerous specialty services, including the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center, Coborn Cancer Center and the CentraCare Kidney Program. CentraCare serves all who seek care with compassion, dignity and respect, while seeking to enhance individual and community health. Mission: CentraCare Health works to improve the health of every patient, every day. Vision: CentraCare Health will be the leader in Minnesota for quality, safety, service and value. Core Values: •Patient Centered: Serving patients above all. •Integrity: Adhering to honest and ethical practices. •Collaboration: Working jointly with others to improve health and health care. •Compassion: Serving all who seek our care with kindness, dignity, and respect. •Stewardship: Ensuring responsible use of all resources to best serve our communities.
