Business Coordinator - Contract Administration

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Job Requisition ID:

R00042398

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Health System Contracts

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Business Coordinator - Contract Administration

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, but with decision making autonomy within a predetermined scope of one or more hospital business units, to operate as the primary UMMC contact for vendors regarding contract quotes and outside organizations interested in contracting with the assigned hospital departments. Responsibility for the entire lifecycle of contracts within the portfolio, requiring high level of skill to manage and negotiate the business terms of contracts. Involved in all steps of planning, conducting, and documenting initial contract negotiations. Performance of post-contract administration activities, including tracking major provisions, ensuring both internal (UMMC) and vendor compliance with contractual requirements, tracking expiration and renewal dates, and monitoring contract cost. Advise hospital departmental leadership on the contracts within their purview and provide business support and guidance to internal and external business teams on UMMC goals and objectives.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration or related field, and five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Graduate degree preferred. 

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and contract administration. Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and conduct multiple complex projects. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Works with one or more hospital business units to assist in the identification of contractual needs and development of contract proposals consistent with UMMC policies for departmental approval.
• Works with supply chain to conduct solicitations on behalf of UMMC and to ensure that the proposed contract is procured in accordance with MS State Law as well as UMMC policies.
• Assists department with sole source procurement justifications and documentation 
• Confirms that proposed contracts contain the appropriate business terms and that they are consistent with department needs.
• Identifies potential problems with the contractual business terms and conducts commercial negotiations on pricing, scope of supply, business terms, conditions and logistics.  
• Represents the organization as the primary business contact on assigned contracts. 
• Reviewing and advising Value Analysis Committee Submissions 
• Performs financial analysis for departmental and finance approval. 
• Enters contracts into the c