OverviewWork Location: Atlanta, GA
Description- The Manager of Business Analysis and Contract Administration will ensure all contracts, products, and pricing updates are completed efficiently and accurately
- This individual will work collaboratively with all Supply Chain teams and enhance the contract, item, pricing, and backorder processes
- The Manager of Contract Administration and Analysis will provide support to the Contract Managers and Value Analysis teams for cost savings opportunities and new product introductions
- This position will also serve as the primary contact for GPO rostering
- The individual must be able to work effectively; both independently and in a team environment and must be able to accommodate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- This position may require the management of others, either directly or via a dotted line.
Contract Management & Administration
- Create and maintain an expiring contracts tracker; issue regular updates
- Track Business Reviews in relation to contracts; contract valuation for high dollar, high profile, and/or those with high operational impact
- Support contract managers with contract lifecycle processes (renewals, amendments, pricing templates)
- Generate contract performance and spend reports by category, supplier, or contract
- Review and verify GPO analyses; develop recommendations
- Confirm GPO contract details and coordinate activation
- Manage uploads and updates in contract management systems, including GPO and internal platforms
- Update contract templates as directed by leadership
- Participate in supplier business reviews and special projects
Data and Systems Management
- Serve as super-user for contract-related systems and tools
- Oversee item master data management including new item setup and updates
- Collaborate with the data team to manage vendor-hosted catalogs and eMarketplace content
- Monitor and resolve EDI pricing exceptions
- Process supplier adds and manage related forms and data entry
- Maintain rebate logs and reconcile payments in coordination with Finance
- Support for Value Analysis & Product Introduction
- Assist in new product introductions and value analysis processes
- Collect KPI tracking data from business owners to update on select contracts: high dollar, high profile, and/or those with high operational impact
- Support agenda creation, meeting notes, and presentations for Contracting and Value Analysis teams
- Work with clinical specialty committees to review utilization and product standardization
GPO Rostering & Compliance
- Serve as primary contact for GPO rostering
- Complete bi-monthly reviews and updates for the GPO/Emory roster
- Manage GPO designated category updates and issue resolutions
Backorder & Supply Disruption Support
- Monitor backordered/discontinued item queues
- Coordinate with contract managers and end users to address supply disruptions and recalls
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate regularly with Strategic Contracting, Value Analysis, and Materials Management teams
- Act as a conduit for information flow to meet customer and supply chain objectives
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Provide oversight and guidance to Contract Administrators
- Evaluate and improve contracting and item maintenance processes.
- Participate in committees and workgroups focused on process improvement and operational efficiency
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Education: Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, healthcare administration, supply chain, or a related field, with a strong understanding of contracts and agreements OR the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience: 5+ years experience in Supply Chain
Skills:- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Effective problem solving, critical thinking, and multi-tasking skill
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-based environment, contributing ideas, participating in team decisions, and achieving team outcomes
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated competency with PeopleSoft
- Demonstrated competency with WorkDay
- Demonstrated ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs
- Previous experience working with GPO team and GPO tools
- Familiarity with value analysis tools, i.e. Greenlight by symplr and Lumere by GHX
- Familiarity with data analysis tools, i.e. Power BI
