At Premier Inc.'s Nexera, we are not just another company; we're a strategic partner in advancing healthcare improvement through the supply chain. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to exceptional service, we specialize in transforming hospital supply chains into clinically integrated programs that are focused on improving the quality of care and reducing total operating expenses. We empower our clients to achieve their goals and work hand in hand with them to implement meaningful, sustainable change. Come join a team where the future of healthcare is brighter than ever!

What will you be Doing:

The Contracting Director is responsible for sourcing and management for the portfolio of contracts within an assigned service line, which will include multiple strategic contracts or relationships. Specifically, Directors will be responsible for

• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiations
• Contract Operational and Financial Management (strategic suppliers)
• Creating short term strategy, and developing plans on how the department will support strategic initiatives.

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Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Experience to include:

• High dollar volume contracts ($>100 million in annual sales) for complex products and/or services.
• Experience managing contractual relationships with multiple Fortune 500 level suppliers.
• Experience supporting internal or external customers Experience using databases/data warehouses to mine data
• Healthcare and/or GPO contract negotiations and management

Education:

Masters

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

*Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

*401k retirement program

*Paid time off

*Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

*Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
  

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply todiversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.comor contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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