Senior Contract Manager (Finance)

Work Schedule:

100% FTE. Day Shift. Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your negotiating and interpersonal skills to UW Health.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Manager to:

• Manage the sourcing and contracting initiatives for the UW Health system, including legal terms review and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate contracts for the purchases of goods and services for the system.
• Meet or exceed annual cost savings goals through benchmarking and negotiation.
• Take high visibility initiatives to completion by using expertise, data, and cross functional team input.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree business, supply chain or related field. Required or
• Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below. Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years progressive experience in contract management of product and/or services portfolio, market analysis, contract analysis, contract negotiation and financial analysis. Required
• 2 years experience with sophisticated materials management information systems software and/or enterprise resource platform (ERP), preferably Oracle Cloud Required
• 2 years of experience and a proven track record in strategic contract management and expense reduction Required
• Procurement experience in healthcare environment Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Job Description

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