Senior Contract Manager

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This position is remote for individuals living in Wisconsin or Illinois.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your negotiating and interpersonal skills to UW Health.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Manager to:

• Develop category strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, market analysis, contract development, supplier negotiations and selection of UW Health's equipment, supplies, services, and construction.
• Provide effective team leadership of supplier negotiation strategies, including the ability to develop RF(x)'s and review and execution of contracts.

Education:

Minimum - Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field. Four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below.

Preferred - Master's Degree

Work Experience:

Minimum -

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in category management of product and/or services portfolio, market analysis, contract analysis, contract negotiation and financial analysis.
• Three (3) years of experience with sophisticated materials management information systems software (preferably Oracle Cloud ).
• Three (3) years of experience and a proven track record in strategic category management and expense reduction.

Preferred - Strategic category management in a healthcare setting

Licenses and Certifications:

Preferred -

• CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management
• CMRP- Certified Materials & Resource Professional

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.