Overview

The Contract Specialist IT is responsible for developing, negotiating, and maintaining system-wide contracts for Information Technology supplies, commodities and/or related services for assigned areas.

The Contract Specialist IT is knowledgeable regarding the supplies and/or services utilized in assigned areas; provides reliable information regarding supply or service capabilities outlined in contracts; and assists in product sourcing and has an expert-level knowledge of the trends, capabilities and opportunities associated with the supplies or services on contract. 

This position is fully remote (open only to candidates of company approved US States).

Responsibilities Job Description

• Works with Fairview templates (NDA, MSA, SOW, etc.), develops negotiating strategies, identifies risk, and offers alternatives for management of such risk and business-oriented contract alternatives.

• After contracts are negotiated and executed, responsibility continues for ongoing contract management (to determine necessity for amendments or extension of contracts, compliance to contractual obligations, and/or termination) and administration.

• Works with IT and Supply Chain staff to maintain the repository for all IT contracts.

• Assists with contract analysis, research, and related contract review tasks  

• Develops and maintains relationships with both the suppliers and with internal Fairview customers, i.e., department managers.

• Completesappropriate vendor/supplier performance reviews as needed.

• Assists in maintaining team standard documentation, participates in process improvements, and/or other projects.

• Consults with senior contract specialist IT or manager as needed.

Qualifications

Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Experience

• Four+ years of relevant work experience in contracting, or materials, or a purchasing function in area of specialty, project management, or Advanced Degree in J.D. (Juris Doctor) can substitute for 1years of experience in contracting.

    

    

Preferred

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law (J.D. etc), or related field plus continuing education credits in the materials management industry or healthcare.

Experience

• Six years of progressive experience with IT vendor and health care related product and services knowledge

• Information Technology contract experience or contract management related experience (Experience with SaaS, Cloud, Software, IT Professional Services etc)

• Advanced degree or J.D.

Desired Skills

Relevant computer skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status