CentraCare

Contract Portfolio Manager

CentraCare • $71K — $109K *
Saint Cloud, MN 56301In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management may substitute for Bachelor's degree.
  • 5 years of related experience in contracting or value analysis.
  • Strong data entry skills and a keen interest in computer work.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a central database of all contracts.
  • Monitor contract performance regularly.
  • Conduct performance reviews with contracted vendors.
  • Initiate contract research to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Identify and facilitate opportunities for improvement and savings.

Benefits

  • Generous medical and dental benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts and PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts at local and national businesses
Full Job Description
Job Description

Embrace the opportunity to become a Contract Portfolio Manager and lead the coordination of medical device contracts for CentraCare Health. Drive strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring for high-cost, physician-preference items and medical technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new technologies, optimize product selection, and reduce variation. Grow your career with a leader in healthcare innovation.

Schedule:
  • Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • Mon-Fri 8a-5p


Pay and Benefits:
  • Starting pay begins at $71,676.80 per year and increases with experience.
  • Salary range: $71,676.80-$109,699.20 per year
    • Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, PTO, 401(k) retirement plan & match, LTD and STD, tuition reimbursement, discounts at local and national businesses and so much more!

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree Business management or related field; Master's preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management may be accepted in lieu of Bachelors degree.
  • 5 years related experience in contracting or value analysis.
  • Data entry aptitude and confidence and interest in computer work are helpful.

Core Functions:
  • Establish and maintain central database and files of all contracts for assigned contract categories and departments.
  • Monitor all contracts for performance.
  • Regularly review performance with contracted vendors.
  • According to contract expiration date and other pertinent factors, review contracts for performance and renewal potential.
  • Initiates and responds to requests for contract research to improve quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and savings, recommends and facilitates action to pursue such opportunities.
  • Interface with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to determine potential concerns or barriers in review and implementation of contracts and savings opportunities.
  • Prepare progress reports for CentraCare Product Value Analysis Committee (PVAC). Assist in preparation of progress reports for CCH Value Analysis Steering Committee.
  • Collaborate with Contracting and Procurement Department, CCH Value Analysis Clinical Specialist and other appropriate stakeholders to assess product usage patterns, product attributes, coordinate trials, and evaluate trial results.
  • Serve as resource to product-specific subgroups, providing supporting information, samples, or other assistance to facilitate progress to goals.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and other staff at SCH and other CentraCare facilities as necessary to coordinate product conversions.
  • Collaborate with group purchasing organization regarding contracts and other reports as appropriate.
  • Utilize materials management information system (Lawson), e-commerce tools (e.g., Marketplace[redacted]), and other automated tools to bring added efficiency and information to supply chain processes.
  • Communicate with vendors as needed to obtain samples, product and pricing information, and problem resolution assistance.
  • Provide direction and guidance to buyers for areas of contracting responsibility.
  • Seek and maintain knowledge of current supply chain concepts and practices.
  • Participate in annual establishment of performance improvement targets.
  • Assist in determining progress measures.
  • Regularly monitor and report progress toward targets to supply chain and stakeholder departments.


About CentraCare

CentraCare is a not-for-profit health care system that provides comprehensive, high-quality care to people throughout Central Minnesota. The organization includes six hospitals, more than 25 clinics, and several specialty care centers. CentraCare's mission is to improve the health of every patient, every day. The organization is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that is based on the latest medical research and best practices. CentraCare is also dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the communities it serves through education, outreach, and community partnerships.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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