Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Leads sourcing team in developing, negotiating, maintaining and updating contracts and vendor relationships for Medical/Surgical, and Pharmaceutical products and services. Works with the School of Medicine to identify products and services to target for contracting, solicits and evaluates proposals, negotiates contracts, and works to secure benchmarking information. Prepares contract information for distribution, filing and publication. Reports on contract and customer service activities. Participates in contract and customer service strategy sessions. Reviews purchase request documents for policy compliance and appropriateness. May have direct and indirect supervisory responsibility over sourcing team personnel in supporting these duties.

Specific Commodity: Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Supplies & Equipment, contract responsibility is greater than $500,000,000

Job Description

Contract Management

• Negotiation, RFP development and assessment, supplier relationships, business review meetings, identification and target contracting opportunities, monitor contract utilization, review and assess Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements.

Purchase Request Document Review

• Insures appropriateness of requests, advise departments of cost saving opportunities.
• Purchase order and contract sign-off authority up to $500,000.

Reporting

• Develops and reviews spend analysis, prepares and documents cost savings, etc.

Customer Service

• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the various organizations at WashU, particularly within the School of Medicine.
• Assists departments with pharmaceutical, medical supply and equipment requirements
• Troubleshooting issues as they occur.
• Reviews terms and conditions documents for external departments as needed.

Special Projects

• Manages special projects as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Hybrid position

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Ability to travel from office to other university locations and to off-site meetings around St. Louis (Minimual overnight air travel; but can happen occasionally.)
• High energy for potential long hours

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelorâ™s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in procurement, contracting, business or related field or combination of education and experience to equal 8 years of procurement, contracting, business or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five yearsâ™ experience in purchasing (pharmaceutical products preferred), materials management, accounting or other pertinent areas. 
• Pharmacy Technicians License.
• Three years of management/supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written) and a sensitivity to effectively interacting with a highly diverse campus community.
• Expertise in influencing and leading matrixed teams.
• Good organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and recommend effective short and long-range strategic plans.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software such as Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of the Workday software tool.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 

Work Experience:

Purchasing, Materials Management, Accounting Or Other Pertinent Area (5 Years), Management/Supervisory (3 Years)

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Contract Development, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Influencing Skills, Matrix Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Organizing, Self-Organization (Business), Workday Financials, Written Communication

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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