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

1.

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.

2.

Monitor contracts/agreements for expirations and collaborate with the responsible Buyer in the purchasing office accordingly.

3.

Create and monitor a database for rebates, commissions, and incentives to ensure accurate and timely receipt of these entitlements.

4.

Work with A/P to ensure correct pricing is provided for contracted supplies and services.

5.

Review the appropriateness of price increases brought forward from the responsible Buyer for contracted supplies and/or services.

6.

Performs duties as the contract manager for a widely diverse group of contracts, agreements, and incentives for various commodities and services

7.

Maintains an atmosphere of good customer relations with co-workers, fellow employees, affiliate staffs, and vendors that creates a positive and productive work environment

8.

Completes special projects as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain Services

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Supply Chain colleagues, HHS staff and leadership, vendor representatives at varying levels, representatives of contract management groups, ie Vizient and Captis.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Director, Supply Chain Services                

Supervises (position(s):

None

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