Contract Specialist - IT

Fairview Health Services • St. Paul, MN

8h • Remote

About The Position

Fairview is looking for a Contract Specialist to join our team. The Contract Specialist - IT is responsible for developing, negotiating, and maintaining system-wide contracts for Information Technology supplies, commodities and/or related services for assigned areas. The Contract Specialist - IT is knowledgeable regarding the supplies and/or services utilized in assigned areas; provides reliable information regarding supply or service capabilities outlined in contracts; and assists in product sourcing and has an expert-level knowledge of the trends, capabilities and opportunities associated with the supplies or services on contract. This position is fully remote (open only to candidates of company approved US States).
Position Details
1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
day shift
no weekends
fully remote, salaried position

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in business or related field
• 4 years relevant work experience in contracting, or materials, or a purchasing function in area of specialty, project management, or Advanced Degree in J.D. (Juris Doctor) can substitute for 1 years of experience in contracting.

Nice To Haves

• B.S./B.A. in business, law (J.D. etc), or related field plus continuing education credits in the materials management industry or healthcare
• Advanced degree or J.D.
• 6 years of progressive experience with IT vendor and health care related product and services knowledge
• Information Technology contract experience or contract management related experience (Experience with SaaS, Cloud, Software, IT Professional Services etc)
• Relevant computer skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Works with Fairview templates (NDA, MSA, SOW, etc.), develops negotiating strategies, identifies risk, and offers alternatives for management of such risk and business-oriented contract alternatives.
• After contracts are negotiated and executed, responsibility continues for ongoing contract management (to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts, compliance to contractual obligations, and/or termination) and administration.
• Works with IT and Supply Chain staff to maintain the repository for all IT contracts.
• Assists with contract analysis, research, and related contract review tasks
• Develops and maintains relationships with both the suppliers and with internal Fairview customers, i.e., department managers.
• Completes appropriate vendor/supplier performance reviews as needed.
• Assists in maintaining team standard documentation, participates in process improvements, and/or other projects.
• Consults with senior contract specialist IT or manager as needed.

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level