Manager – Contracts & Utilization

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job manages expense management, vendor relationships, contract management, standardization and consolidation processes and utilization analysis. Reviews, analyzes, negotiates, and develops contractual agreements; evaluates total costs; prepares and administers financial analyses necessary to arrive at total financial impact of vendor proposals; prepares, maintains, and monitors RFP’s to ensure compliance with company policy and procedure; communicates new products, item additions, and shifts in product demand to department leadership; drives cost reduction initiatives throughout the organization by serving as a project manager and consultant to the clinical and non-clinical areas; tracks the system savings and provides updates to leadership on the progress of the savings initiatives; drives organization-wide product change and serves as an internal advocate of product standardization/utilization initiatives; coordinates new product introduction and overall product change initiatives on behalf of end users; manages towards procuring the highest quality, clinically appropriate items at the lowest cost; serves as a liaison and advisor to department leadership; and works collaboratively to review and construct yearly expense budgets as well as monitor all expense variances on monthly reports.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - High school diploma.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

Required - 8 years of experience in supply chain accounting and/or finance in healthcare, OR 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree Or 3 years of experience with a master’s degree. Including experience in contract management negotiating large, complex, contractual agreements, managing vendor relationships and serving as point person for all outside vendors.

Certification

Preferred - CPIM or APICS.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Knowledge of MMIS systems and the ability to manage a pre-programmed database and supply chain analytical software.

• Knowledge of legal, financial, technical and operational factors in evaluating alternative methods.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong professional, interpersonal, and negotiating skills and ability to be self-directed, multi-task, and work with little supervision.

• Ability to drive supply utilization improvements.

• Good judgment, organizational and time management skills.

• Consulting and group presentation skills.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. more than eight hours a day).

Job Duties

• Manages and negotiates all contracts for department/system.

• Works with assigned areas on the utilization of supplies and supports yearly operating budgets.

• Implements cost savings initiatives and monitors price discrepancies.

• Supports all aspects of operating review cycle.

• Conducts data analysis and system support.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.