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SUPPLY CHAIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Cook County Health

SUPPLY CHAIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Job Number:

00130977 

Job Posting

: Jul 13, 2023, 4:18:15 PM 

Closing Date

: Jul 28, 2023, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE

Organization

: Health and Hospital Systems 

Location: Stroger Hospital

Department: Supply Chain

Hyrbid 

2nd shift 8:30-4:30

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Contract Specialist support day-to-day contract management for a specific subset of contracts. The Supply Chain Contract Specialist ensures that all contracts meet operational deadlines, adhere to federal, state, and local mandates, and that all analyses and reporting follow established Supply Chain Business Process.

Typical Duties

  • Drafts, reviews, and circulates new contracts and amendments for approvals according to best practices and CCH policies and procedures
  • Collaborates closely with Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing to facilitate the efficient execution of contracts and amendments.
  • Gathers all required documents and information for the contracting process ( e.g., Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) requirements, Supply Chain Leadership process forms, Board Transmittals, Electronic Disclosure Statement (EDS) forms, etc.
  • Establishes and develops ongoing relationships with vendors and Leadership to assist with Supply Chain contracting needs. Facilitates electronic signature with vendors and internal business users as needed
  • Ensures all systems are updated and loaded with accurate contract data, documents, terms, and line-item pricing
  • Reviews and recommends processes to ensure timely renewal of contracts
  • Performs vendor background checks to ensure all ordinances and policies are followed prior to execution of contract or amendment. Updates Leadership on status
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide proof at time of interview) 
  • One (1) year of experience supporting procurement contract activity. Required.
  • Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) Required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business administration, supply chain, clinical discipline, or closely related field Preferred 
  • Experience in ERP Supply Chain applications, and DocuSign or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system. Preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects to completion
  • Strong customer service.
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Value Analysis).
  • Ability to interpret and comprehend complex contract conditions and identify potential liabilities and areas for improvement.
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
  • Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

  • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

  • A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) 

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. 

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