Purchasing Contract Administrator

Job Summary

The Purchasing Contract Administrator:

• Performs analytical and core contract administration tasks in support of Contracting and Value Analysis. Position includes heavy emphasis on strategic sourcing and system-wide contract standardization.
• Manages and directs the solicitation of bids and proposals.
• Analyzes proposal responses and contract alternatives to determine financial impact, negotiates and develops favorable agreements and contract terms and secures and documents discounts where possible.
• Conducts analysis and research as needed to support Value Analysis initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services and capital projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with Department Heads as needed to maintain cooperative relationships and consistent practices.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of vendors to ensure that all parties are complying with contractual terms.
• Meets with vendors and hospital staff to plan projects, resolve problems, standardize purchases and implement savings.
• Develops expertise in the portfolio of contracts to which he/she is responsible.

Work Schedule: Remote. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor''s Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor''s Degree

Experience

• Healthcare contracting and sourcing expertise including:

• Strategic sourcing methodologies (RFP/RFQ/RFI)

• Complex contract negotiation skills (pricing tiers, rebates, physician preference items)

• Understanding of GPO contracting structures and local contracting strategies

• Familiarity with clinical terminology and physician preference items (implants, devices)

• Experience negotiating contracts (including high-cost surgical implants/devices) focusing on cost reduction and supplier performance

• Experience conducting supplier business reviews

• Spend analytics utilization analysis, and savings validation and tracking

• Experience supporting product conversions, standardization initiatives and cost-reduction projects

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher''s Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.