Director Req #: 0000186515
Category: Leadership
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: SC Contracting
Location: SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Overview:

The Director of Supply Chain Contracting and Strategic Sourcing reports to the VP Contracting and Sourcing and is responsible for overseeing activities related to the contracting process at RWJBH. Responsibilities include leadership of the Contracting Team that includes but is not limited to [enter areas]; assist in the oversight of the company s contracting strategy, processes, software, and templates; and oversight and negotiation of key agreements. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to: (i) collaborating with the business to ensure the timely response to RFPs, RFIs, and other requests; (ii) completing compliance checks and ensuring proper due diligence on third parties; (iii) thinking creatively to develop and implement improvements to the contracting practices and strategy; and (iv) being a pragmatic and collaborative partner to internal stakeholders across the company.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor s degree and/or 5+ years supervisory experience in contracting5+ years of experience negotiating agreements

Preferred:

Ranked starting with most pertinentMoving down in order of pertinenceProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel): Experience administering Contract Lifecycle Management software (preferably Contraxx); Experience with PeopleSoft Experience with technical solutions such as deploying software, managing integrations, and automating processes to achieve efficiency, strengthen collaboration, and foster a mutual sense of accountability across the contracting team

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-TimeDays40 Hours per week

Essential Functions:

Serve as one of the leaders for contracting, with oversight into the Enterprise wide contracting strategy and the entire contracting environment.Lead, motivate, develop, hire, and train team members responsible for all activities supporting contractsLead and collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Regulatory, Compliance, and other groups to maintain and enforce proper controls and approvals are in place for all stages of the contracting lifecycle.Define and maintain contracting KPIs; report on trends to the VP of Contracting; identify and implement necessary process changes.Continuously develop and deploy effective strategies to strengthen efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of the contracting process.Serve as an escalation point the contracting teamPartner with business, Finance, Legal, and Compliance colleagues to negotiate agreement terms.Ensure contracts are timely and properly drafted, reviewed, and routed for approvals and signatures based upon company policies.Maintain catalog of contract templates and oversee the contracting team s administration of the contract management software (Contraxx).Monitor inbound requests to ensure all inquiries are responded to in a timely manner and meet or exceed business requirements.Foster an environment that is collaborative; encourages honest, open, dialogue; and demonstrates a commitment to serve our people, patients, and customers.Participate in the development, implementation & continuous improvement of departmental policies, procedures, workflows, and tools as they relate to contracting and operations.Project-manage key contracting workstreams and initiatives.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer