Contract Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in West Hollywood, CA that is seeking a Contract Administrator that 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.

Responsibilities:
* 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

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract
Administration, Procurement or a related field
* 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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