Work where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemOverview The Contract Administrator partners with our physician clinical and business stakeholders using a data driven approach to deliver greatest value to our customers Working closely with our strategic supply chain partner to build and sustain value based solutions across Hartford HealthCare the role provides critical oversight to all Supply Chain strategic sourcing needs Responsibilities include but are not limited to bull Directing and coordinating all Sourcing and Contacting initiatives within Pharmacy product categories bull Conducting market research creates category profiles determine sourcing strategies bull Develops RFIRFP documents looks at total cost of ownership and negotiates contracts including content and terms for assigned product categories bull Initiates directs and participates in cost reduction efforts of the organization including but not limited to standardization utilization capitation benchmarking and product conversion initiatives in order to favorably affect the financial performance of the organization bull Ensure annual savings targets and service expectations are met bull Manage and develop relationships with internal customers and external suppliers bull Responsible for collaborating with various levels of hospital and HHC staff to explore cost effective product contracting bull Negotiates with vendors contracts and agreements for the acquisition of all services medical surgical supplies capital equipment furnishings and inventory supplies to minimize waste improve utilization and lower overall cost Lead various project initiatives deliver formal presentations to a wide variety of personnel as required bull Works with pharmacy clinical legal and administrative leadership including leading Clinical Quality Value Analysis CQVA committees to perform non salary cost expense analysis coordinate product evaluations and negotiate contracts for all HHC entities bull Works with Group Purchasing Organization GPO B price schedules Local Agreements Biosimilars and generics to deliver maximum value to system Identifiesimplements operational and financial opportunities for improvement bull Contributes toward hospital and department balanced scorecard initiatives and HW program by leading individual team and department goals Work where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemOverview The Contract Administrator partners with our physician clinical and business stakeholders using a data driven approach to deliver greatest value to our customers Working closely with our strategic supply chain partner to build and sustain value based solutions across Hartford HealthCare the role provides critical oversight to all Supply Chain strategic sourcing needs Responsibilities include but are not limited to bull Directing and coordinating all Sourcing and Contacting initiatives within Pharmacy product categories bull Conducting market research creates category profiles determine sourcing strategies bull Develops RFIRFP documents looks at total cost of ownership and negotiates contracts including content and terms for assigned product categories bull Initiates directs and participates in cost reduction efforts of the organization including but not limited to standardization utilization capitation benchmarking and product conversion initiatives in order to favorably affect the financial performance of the organization bull Ensure annual savings targets and service expectations are met bull Manage and develop relationships with internal customers and external suppliers bull Responsible for collaborating with various levels of hospital and HHC staff to explore cost effective product contracting bull Negotiates with vendors contracts and agreements for the acquisition of all services medical surgical supplies capital equipment furnishings and inventory supplies to minimize waste improve utilization and lower overall cost Lead various project initiatives deliver formal presentations to a wide variety of personnel as required bull Works with pharmacy clinical legal and administrative leadership including leading Clinical Quality Value Analysis CQVA committees to perform non salary cost expense analysis coordinate product evaluations and negotiate contracts for all HHC entities bull Works with Group Purchasing Organization GPO B price schedules Local Agreements Biosimilars and generics to deliver maximum value to system Identifiesimplements operational and financial opportunities for improvement bull Contributes toward hospital and department balanced scorecard initiatives and HW program by leading individual team and department goals QualificationsEducation bull BA in business or related field Masters in Business Administration of related field strongly preferred Experience bull years contracting experience required bull Demonstrated success to achieve substantial year over year savings contributions to the organization bull Previous healthcare Purchasing or Supply Chain Management experience preferred bull Excellent communication leadership and project management skills required bull Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff from all levels of a multi organization health system bull Must be skilled at using time effectively and bringing diverse stakeholders to consensusPharmacy experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualificationsEducation bull BA in business or related field Masters in Business Administration of related field strongly preferred Experience bull years contracting experience required bull Demonstrated success to achieve substantial year over year savings contributions to the organization bull Previous healthcare Purchasing or Supply Chain Management experience preferred bull Excellent communication leadership and project management skills required bull Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff from all levels of a multi organization health system bull Must be skilled at using time effectively and bringing diverse stakeholders to consensusPharmacy experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment