Contract Administrator III - Carilion Clinic Corporate Contracting

Manages advanced research, negotiation, development, and maintenance of institutional and ancillary contracts for all the Clinic's assigned product and professional service categories. Develops negotiation strategies and planning with management and administration, conducts independent negotiations with vendors and corporate vendor leadership. Trains and mentors other staff.

• Administers contracts for purchase/sale of equipment, materials, products, or services and responsible for ensuring full execution of contracts are within company guidelines.
• Leads proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration of complex contracts.
• Reviews financial and contractual compliance: comprehension and awareness of revenue recognition policies and key contractual terms.
• Manages internal customer and vendor relationships to ensure successful contract implementation and operational effectiveness.
• Works as a liaison between internal departments to resolve contractual issues. Collaborates with internal and external legal and business departments for contractual changes requested and/or contract interpretation.
• Handles a wide variety of confidential and time sensitive matters.
• Identifies contractual problems and advises appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers and provides guidance, interpretation, and advice to other functional areas regarding contract matters.
• Provides leadership to contract administrative team and provides performance feedback to leaders.
• Provides guidance to coworkers in contracting area of specialty and with new-employee orientation.
• Manages contract performance and supports the development and implementation of value-based contract relationships in support of business strategies.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or Health Administration required.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years direct contracting experience.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and negotiation of contracts. Understanding of contract management and compliance requirements. Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and shifting priorities. Possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration. Ability to conduct in-depth product presentations in a variety of settings. Administratively self-sufficient, be service driven, detail oriented, proactive in training and messaging.

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