Sr Contract Specialist

Valleywise Health System

$65K — $96K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent training and experience.
  • At least five years of experience in procurement or contract management, preferably in public sector or healthcare.
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement and contracting principles and practices.
  • Strong business, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and solve problems effectively.
  • Leadership skills and proactive approach are essential.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and business applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive procurement and contracting services under limited supervision.
  • Conduct high-risk procurement activities that affect the hospital enterprise.
  • Serve as a mentor/preceptor to Contract Specialists to enhance departmental support.
  • Conduct value analysis to assess procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Research, interpret, and write technical specifications and contract documentation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work position offering a blend of remote and onsite work.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff within the department.
  • Engagement in high-impact procurement activities.
Full Job Description
Under limited supervision of the Director of Procurement and Contracts, this position provides a full range of procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities and is responsible for high-risk procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities that significantly impact the hospital enterprise. It serves as a resource to other staff and acts as a mentor/preceptor to Contract Specialists in support of the department.

Annual Salary Range: $65,686.40 - $96,886.40

**Information Technology experience in contracting is HIGHLY desired.** This will be a hybrid position.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:
  • Requires at least five (5) years of experience in procurement or contract management, including experience in the public sector or healthcare system, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement and contracting, including skill in the design and layout of technical documents and contract documents.
  • Must be able to research, read, interpret, and write technical specifications and documentation. Must be able to work within deadlines and be flexible.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the public sector or healthcare organizations and operations, administrative standards, regulations, and practices.
  • Requires strong business, analytical, planning, organizational and conceptual skills.
  • Requires the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects, demands, and issues, as well as the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers (supervisory/oversight), vendors, and customers.
  • Must have strong leadership skills and be a proactive starter.
  • Must have a strong skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business applications.
  • Skill in interpreting legal clauses and provisions is required.
  • Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

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