Contract Manager III

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

<p style="text-align:left">We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Organization:</b></p>S3-Sutter Shared Services-Valley<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Overview:</b></p>*This position is available to work from home in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington only.<br>*Will need to come onsite to Sacramento approximately quarterly.<br><br>Is responsible for the oversight of all system and local contracts for goods and services. Responds to incoming requests for contracts from across the health system, triages and prioritizes the requests, and then executes according to Sutter Health standards. Develops and executes negotiation strategies to consolidate business with preferred supplier partners while collaborating with internal customers and stakeholders to identify/limit risk, improves financial outcomes, and reduces variation across Sutter Health. Ensures that the contracting process in aligned with state and federal regulatory requirements.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b>:</p><ul><li><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>The hire will be expected to be onsite in Sacramento 8 times per month. </b></span></h1></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION</b><br /><i>Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.</i><br /><br />Bachelor's: Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management or related fields<br /><br /><br /><b>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:</b><br /><br />5 years recent relevant experience<br /><br /><br /><b>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</b><br /><br />Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to accomplish tasks at hand within the time lines<br /><br />Ability to work in a professional, multi-disciplinary team as a group leader, facilitator and or participant.<br /><br />Creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to communicate specific barriers to the contracting process with recommended solutions.<br /><br />Oral and written communication skills that are concise, and actionable.<br /><br />Proficient in the use of all aspects and software provided in the Microsoft Office suite including, PowerPoint and Visio.<br /><br />Ability to run analytical reports to determine historical usage using Lawson and Cognos.<br /><br />Knowledge of legal terminology<br /> </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Shift:</b></p>Days<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Schedule:</b></p>Full Time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Days of the Week:</b></p>Monday - Friday<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekend Requirements:</b></p>Occasionally<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits:</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Unions:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Status:</b></p>Exempt<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekly Hours:</b></p>40<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status:</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WKM1">EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range is $94,848.00 to $142,272.00 / annual salary. California and Washington Pay Range is $44.28 to $66.42 / annual salary. Nevada, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Pay Range is $39.86 to $59.78 / annual salary. Idaho Pay Range is $35.43 to $53.14 / annual salary.<p></p><p><i><span style="font-size:14px">The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.</span></i></p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...