Contract Administrator

APR ConsultingLos Angeles, CA, US

9 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Contract Administrator

Location : West Hollywood, CA
Type : Contract
Job #83491

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify Contract Administrator

Location : West Hollywood, CA 90048

Position : Contract Administrator

Pay Rate : $41 / hr

Duration : 13 weeks

Expected Shift : 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm (40 hrs / week)

ROLE IS HYBRID - Onsite required for first couple of weeks for training; HYBRID SCHEDULE EXPECTED FOR CONTRACT

JOB SUMMARY

The Contract Administrator plans and manages all contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services for assigned categories. Provides overall management and implementation of sourcing management strategies. Responsible for product portfolio management including developing and growing vendor relationships and expanding product selection and vendor base. The role will be partnered with multiple stakeholders to develop and execute category souring initiatives that deliver savings across assigned categories within Cedars-Sinai. The Category Manager will work with key internal stakeholders to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service, as well as managing the procurement process and supply assurance, pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, summaries, options, scenario building, and service level agreements. Develops economic valuations, builds summaries and options, scenario building, and service level agreements.

JOB DUTIES :

Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key distributor partners to manage the product category or range

and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service. This would include to pull purchase plans, benchmarking reports, and compare / contrast to provide summaries and options. Also, supports sourcing leadership with "what-if" scenario building to propose best economic value for the organization. Reviews internal and

external service level agreements and prepare for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Manages end-to-end procurement process and accountable for Supply Assurance.

Develops and executes consistent category strategies for specific product portfolio to meet organizational objectives and internal client needs. Provides a broad strategic plan that forecasts and accounts for short-and long-term growth for entire organization. Helps design deal evaluation models, prepare presentations for executive management. Advances the

state-of the-art by developing / discovering information sources and analytical techniques and applies them to internal situations

Evaluates and establishes supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and category capabilities to provide category management reporting and benchmarking analysis. Leverages key -insights to inform and support the category strategy development process that identifies and addresses operational opportunities or challenges.

Targets high volume / high cost suppliers for focused attention and manages the contracting efforts to reduce cost and consumption

Oversees the sourcing and supplier engagement activities for the assigned product portfolio including the spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, change orders, rebates, supplier consolidation and contract closeouts. Uses internal and external benchmarks to develop meaningful and valid comparisons.

Effectively leverages synergy opportunities across departments to initiate process improvement to include standardization and utilization of resources to improve category management processes within the organization and the system. Responsible for updating policies and procedures.

Collaborates with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect operational opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to include evaluating all requests for new products / technology and develops effective cost reduction strategies.

Facilitate and lead reviews with stakeholders on vendor performance, future opportunities and / or challenges to understand key priorities to ensure alignment with category strategies and offer an optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value.

Maintains all applicable contract information to demonstrate consistency and adherence to sourcing contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum : Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field

Oracle and contract review experience REQUIRED

Lawson experience and previous experience contract input to Oracle

3-5 years of Progressive responsibility in purchasing, contract AND vendor negotiations in a complex environment, preferably of a multi hospital setting or a large hospital

Excel experience, ERP experience, Oracle required

Contract / database ERP experience required, preferably in a healthcare hospital setting

Critical thinking

Work independently successfully

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals / healthcare facilities.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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