Contract Specialist - RemoteReq #:0000180353

Category:Purchasing/Materials Management

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department:SC Contracting

Location:

System Business Office, 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757

Job Overview:

The IT Contract Manager plays a pivotal role in the negotiations, procurement and management of a wide variety of technology contracts, including software licensing agreements, hardware procurement, cloud services agreements, data protection agreements, IT professional services contracts, and technology maintenance and support contracts. The position will manage a portfolio of IT contracts: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, IT Security, Supply Chain, GPO and Legal to ensure alignment on contractual and legal matters: provide contract-related support and guidance to management, technology teams and business owns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university

• Five (5) years of related work experience in IT Contract Administration, IT Project Management, IT Vendor Management or Purchasing, preferably in a healthcare provider setting

Preferred:

• PeopleSoft preferred, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time

• Days

Essential Functions:

• Manage an IT contract portfolio based on category, facility or other and ensuring that portfolio contracts are current and producing value for the organization

• Drives savings and value creation through the negotiation of pricing and other terms that enhance the business and clinical operations

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute IT Contractual and Pricing Agreements with Suppliers directly or through the GPO

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute Request for Proposals (RFPs)

• Establish and maintain complex supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters in order to provide contract resolution

• Knowledge of IT and Supply Chain automated functions (preferably in PeopleSoft) as it relates to materials and contract management, project management

• Knowledge of basic legal principles and commercial business terms

• Knowledge of project management processes and systems in order to meet deadlines and achieve goals

• Ability to develop, present, track and achieve long-range business plans and strategies

• Ability to achieve goals that are focused on savings targets

• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of customers through the practice of quality service principles

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to persuade internal and external stakeholders

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer