Contract Portfolio Manager

Find your purpose as a Contract Portfolio Manager with CentraCare! As a Contract Portfolio Manager you will lead coordination and documentation of supply chain contracts for CentraCare Health. Identify and act upon opportunities for new and/or improved contracts. Negotiate contracts in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders. Participate and contribute to the processes and goals of the CentraCare Value Analysis programs. 

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. 
 

Salary : $71,677 - $107,557