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Sr Contract Specialist

Valleywise Health System
22 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
$31.58 - $46.58 USD hourly
Under limited supervision of the Director of Procurement and Contracts, this position provides a full range of procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities and is responsible for high-risk procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities that significantly impact the hospital enterprise. It serves as a resource to other staff and acts as a mentor/preceptor to Contract Specialists in support of the department.  
 
Annual Salary Range: $65,686.40 - $96,886.40
 
**Information Technology experience in contracting is HIGHLY desired.** This will be a hybrid position. 
 
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.
Experience:
  • Requires at least five (5) years of experience in procurement or contract management, including experience in the public sector or healthcare system, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement and contracting, including skill in the design and layout of technical documents and contract documents.
  • Must be able to research, read, interpret, and write technical specifications and documentation. Must be able to work within deadlines and be flexible.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the public sector or healthcare organizations and operations, administrative standards, regulations, and practices.
  • Requires strong business, analytical, planning, organizational and conceptual skills.
  • Requires the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects, demands, and issues, as well as the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers (supervisory/oversight), vendors, and customers.
  • Must have strong leadership skills and be a proactive starter.
  • Must have a strong skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business applications.
  • Skill in interpreting legal clauses and provisions is required.
  • Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.