18994- Director of Procurement (Contracts)
Chicago, IL 60601 US
Job Description
#18994
Location: CHICAGO, IL (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire or Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for working with Corporate Contract Management and Administration, managing the contract administration function for Procurement;
- responsible for fact based contract negotiations and contract management;
- interface with internal customers to secure approvals from Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Finance departments;
- manage the full cycle of contracts from initiation to completion and establish Master Agreements with all vendors where multiple engagements, projects, or purchases are anticipated;
- interface with vendors to obtain resolution of contract issues and maximize benefits of vendor relationship;
- negotiate, secure, and manage Business Associate Addenda for all vendors where PHI is exchanged;
- track and report contract milestones and renewals;
- create ad hoc and repetitive reports as required;
- manage Zycus Contracts Workbench Module;
- update and create templates within Zycus to meet HCSC requirements;
- administer and manage the contracting process within Zycus.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Business and 6 years’ experience to include project management and supervisory responsibility.
- In lieu of a degree, 10 years’ experience in a position which requires experience in procurement, contract negotiation, i.e. product and services, vendor negotiation skills.
- Experience with contract management software.
- Vendor Management experience.
- Financial Management (Budgets) experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Contracts Management Experience.
- MBA and/or a Law Degree, preferred.