Contract Negotiator/ Portfolio Exec - Pharmacy Sourcing

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Summary:

In this role, you will contribute to all aspects of supply chain strategic sourcing processes including market opportunity identification, strategy and portfolio development, negotiations, marketing, and implementation. Working directly with a senior portfolio executive, you will participate and learn about the competitive bid process while utilizing and developing effective negotiation skills. You will manage a portfolio of acute/non-acute agreements and develop contracting strategies to reduce spend and improve operational efficiencies, and maximize member satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio for acute/non-acute agreements.
• Conduct product and market assessments and market research for assigned categories.
• Develop contracting strategies that will deliver unique value to support individual members, supply networks, academic medical centers as well as customers and clients in non-health care markets to include: to include: negotiating contract terms and conditions for contract renewals, amendments, addenda, and tier pricing; developing and managing portfolio budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Serve as a category expert for members, suppliers / distributors, Vizient field team, advisory solutions, legal, and finance for assigned portfolios.
• Partner with cross functional teams and collaborate with Analysts and colleagues to ensure alignment to member needs and market competitiveness.
• Communicates key contract changes and enhancements to internal and external key stakeholders
• Create product specific marketing approaches to increase contract utilization by members
• Seek member input from councils and / or task forces to understand member needs and incorporate into contracting initiatives for low to moderate complexity portfolios
• Participate in the competitive bid process by negotiating favorable terms and conditions.
• Implement new programmatic offerings while maintaining practical knowledge of the healthcare industry, market dynamics and new technology.
• Develop and manage relationships with members, suppliers, and alliances to ensure satisfaction through effective, timely communication and problem resolution.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience required.
• Experience with contracts and negotiations preferred.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in competitive bidding, and management of high profile agreements.
• Must be financially savvy with working with expense and revenue budgets.
• Excellent verbal, written presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.

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This position is also incentive eligible.

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