What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Administrator position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
Works under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain Services Department. Responsible for collaborating with various levels of Hunterdon Health personnel, healthcare affiliate staff, and vendors to insure that all requirements and provisions of contracts negotiated by Hunterdon Health or the approved Hunterdon Health Group Purchasing Organization (Vizient Inc and Captis) are adhered to, and are consistent with Hunterdon Health’s strategic objectives.
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Create and manage the database and files for contracts/agreements used to purchase supplies (except food and drugs), equipment and services for Hunterdon Health activities.
- Monitor contracts/agreements for expirations and collaborate with the responsible Buyer in the purchasing office accordingly.
- Create and monitor a database for rebates, commissions, and incentives to ensure accurate and timely receipt of these entitlements.
- Work with A/P to ensure correct pricing is provided for contracted supplies and services.
- Review the appropriateness of price increases brought forward from the responsible Buyer for contracted supplies and/or services.
- Performs duties as the contract manager for a widely diverse group of contracts, agreements, and incentives for various commodities and services
- Maintains an atmosphere of good customer relations with co-workers, fellow employees, affiliate staffs, and vendors that creates a positive and productive work environment
- Completes special projects as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain Services
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
Seven years of hospital-based contract and purchasing experience. Knowledge of the accounts payable process. Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
Preferred:
Ten years of hospital-based contract and purchasing experience. Knowledge of the accounts payable process. Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
None
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Excellent written and verbal skills. Accurate and thorough knowledge in financial analysis, including discounts and rebates. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and PC applications. Understanding of hospital organization and operations.
Preferred:
None
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
Location: HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. · Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, 8-4
Salary : $66,144 - $82,683