Job description

Overview:

• All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA *

The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools - the University of California, San Francisco.

We are home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento and also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2021, Community provided over $231 million in uncompensated services and programs.

Responsibilities:
Supervises the daily operations of the Contracting Department and Contract Coordinators. In collaboration with the Manager Strategic Sourcing and Data Management, coordinate supply, service and procurement contracting activity for the system. Supervises the analysis and implementation of the systems and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts. Responsible for coordinating the support of the Value Analysis Teams for the system. Develops and issues Request for Proposals (RFP) using a competitive bidding process. Facilitates contract negotiations, sourcing of supplies, drafting and internal processing of agreements and implementation of each pursued opportunity. Presents findings and recommendations to the designated Value Analysis Teams (VAT) with the use of excel, analyses, charts and graphs to support findings. Responsible for on-going contract compliance and maintenance of contracts.

Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible purchasing and contracting experience in a large hospital or multi-hospital system. High School Diploma/GED and seven (7) years of relevant contracting experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree requirement.

PREFERRED: Master's Degree.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
PREFERRED: Certified Professional through the Association of Healthcare Resource Management (CMRP), Certified Professional through Institute for Supply Management (CPSM) or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) through the National Purchasing Managers Association.

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