Contract Specialist Supply Chain

OverviewServes as the liaison between Supply Chain and General Counsel for expense-related contracts for supplies, equipment and purchased services. Provides preliminary review for the sourcing / contracting team of any vendor contracts or changes to Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H) contract templates and participates in negotiations to achieve agreement between parties that are within the parameters established by General Counsel. Contract activity may be non-routine and require development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives. Educates Supply Chain staff in understanding contract terms and conditions; statutory and regulatory issues affecting D-H, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH), New England Alliance for Health (NEAH), and New England Pharmacy Collaborative (NEPC) contracts, policies and procedures.Responsibilities

Analysis and Reporting

Obtains and analyzes comparative, competitive, and market data to ensure contract pricing is within fair market value guidelines and is appropriate and advantageous to DH

Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications

Analyzes significant, and/or unique, contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedure and communicates results to necessary parties

Contract Negotiation and Support

Develops negotiation strategy and participates with negotiation team on complex contractual issues

Analyzes new laws, regulations, and contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives

Provides authoritative guidance to internal business teams and contract subordinates on corporate goals and objectives relating to contract activity

Acts as the focal point for all communication with legal, finance, and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes

Works proactively with leadership to develop mechanisms by which improvements in contract review process can be implemented and measured.

Contract Administration (pre and post)

Assists in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policy and processes

Supports contract administration services through effective communications, education, post-award analysis, and improvement

Coordinates with external experts to establish market rates for commercial and physician contracts

Develops and maintains positive, professional relationships with staff and management at all levels, including maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Contributes to the success of the organization by meeting organizational competency expectations and core values (respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, and kindness), continuously learning, and by performing other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience developing, implementing, operating, or maintaining analytics for contract processes and/or business support required

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), law degree (JD), or Healthcare Administration (MHA) plus 2 years of experience preferred

Negotiations skills required

Contract Management certification preferred

Knowledge and understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications

Broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, healthcare policy, and regulation, finance, compliance, and legal requirements

Skill in interpersonal communications to interact appropriately with various levels of management within DH

Strong organizational skills

Team oriented with consulting and advisory skills and service orientation

Strong to excellent analytical skills

Good presentation, leadership, and management skills

Excellent internal and external negotiation skills

Emerging ability to excel in upper level management environment

Significant ability to influence senior corporate management

Ability to effect and manage change agents

Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environment

Ability to oversee and train less experienced contract professionals and to identify and develop contract skills in assigned function

Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments

Ability to analyze complex information, formulate strategies, communicate solutions and plans to others, and monitor progress

Required Licensure/Certifications

None

Remote:Fully Remote;

Area of Interest:Professional/Management;

FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;

Shift:Day;

Job ID:18372;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.