Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30 - 5:00

The Strategic Sourcing / Contract Manager plays a major role in strategizing, negotiating, and managing contracts of all types with a large focus on capital equipment and maintenance. You will be an integral contributor providing strategic and tactical recommendations and execution all contractual related matters. You will also be involved in Supply Chain Strategies and Contract Negotiations for Materials across multiple sites.

In this role, you will showcase your business acumen on a daily basis while you manage and advise direct reports on all contractual matters from proposal through closeout while seeking cost reductions and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.        Other duties may be assigned. (these duties are the core tasks and responsibilities of the position)

• Youwilloverseetheadministration,tracking,recordingandreportingonallexistingcontractsand work with key stakeholders on strategy of renewals, terminations or additional requirements.
• Negotiatetermsandevaluatevendorsformostefficienttotalcostofownershiporconsumption
• Youwilluseyourabilitytointerpretlegalcontractlanguageandnegotiatecontractstomost favorable terms and work with legal as required
• Manage contract databases including oversight of Workday contract module migration.
• Integratewithotherinternalandexternalfunctionalpersonneltoresolvecontractmattersofvarying complexity and financial magnitude
• Workcloselywithfinance,operationalexcellenceandotherinternalorganizationsonmanagingthe accounting of depreciation and maintenance of all equipment as well as cost/margin modeling.
• Reviewbidsandproposalstoensuretheymeetcompanypolicy,customer,andlegalrequirements
• FacilitateQuarterlyorBi-Annualbusinessreviewswithtoptiersuppliers.
• Managecontractmanagementsysteminternallyinordertosimplifytheworkflowrelatedto contracts
• Overseethecontractadministrativeroleandensurethatthepaperworkisdraftedandimplemented as per company-wide procedure and policy compliance
• Deliver a structured managed contract process from determining needs, assisting in vendor selection,developing,issuingandevaluatingRFI/RFPswhererequired,riskanalysis,negotiating and executing agreements benefiting HNL through the life of the contract.
• Regularlyconductcontractauditstoidentifyagreementstobearchived/retired.
• Point of contact for management related to vendor and contract queries and be an advocate for best practices in vendor and contract management
• Position will ongoing supply chain analytics and reporting
• MayincludeDirectReports

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

BS in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting or equivalent experience. 3-5 years experience in a Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management, Supply Chain roles. Developing Supply Chain Strategies across multiple sites is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Lean business practices and/or certifications a plus

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00020 Materials Management