ManagerReq #:0000183174 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 Capital Contract Manager ( CCM ) is responsible for the strategic and tactical development and management of agreements for Capital Equipment including acquisition, maintenance, repairs. The CCM will Develop and implement contract strategies for major capital equipment and services. Negotiate all commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases. Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery. Negotiate/Lead discussions for any post contract disputes. Qualifications: Required: + Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university + Five (5) years of related work experience in Contract Administration, Vendor Management or Purchasing, preferably in a healthcare provider setting + PeopleSoft preferred, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint Scheduling Requirements: + Full-Time + Days Essential Functions: + Manage the Capital Equipment portfolio based on category, facility or other and ensuring that portfolio contracts are current and producing value for the organization + Build an overall project budget, compile budget requests, and generate capitalization plan based on project timeline + Leads cross-functional teams in the development and implementation equipment standards and cost reduction initiatives + Take part in the annual Capital Budget process + Initiate, negotiate, and participate in cooperative purchasing agreements for with outside vendors GPO bulk buys and governmental agencies + Maximizes vendor discounts, GPO Bulk and other incentive opportunities, align to quarterly and annual incentives + Evaluates bid responses and recommends bids of acceptable quality, cost saving and payment terms for final approval + Develop strategy with BioMed and Capital Equipment Management to extend the life of Capital + Establish and advise on policy and procedures related to Purchasing, Fleet Services, fleet replacement and parts inventory ; serve on variety of committees and subcommittees related to capital + Manages end to end process working with all teams (Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Customer Service, A/P, et al) as appropriate to assure adherence to policies and procedures, metrics are maintained, and desired results are achieved + Manages key suppliers to ensure that they meet their contractual obligations and strives to leverage sourcing cooperation for mutual benefit + The CCM will Develop and implement a process to manage the disposition of assets to maximize value for the system. + Monitors and manages relevant metrics including: spend analytics, operational efficiencies, supplier performance and benefit capture from procurement activities 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 Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary 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