Contract Manager – Lab

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lab Manager –
Contracts? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to
$300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the
course of three years.

Benefits

HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Lab Manager – Contracts like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Lab Manager – Contracts , you are responsible for advancing the lab
contracting projects by negotiating industry leading national agreements for
HCA focused on lab services, equipment, and expense and improving sourcing
processes, while ensuring the best-in-class industry pricing and contract
terms and conditions. Your key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives and
contracting project management.
What you will do in this role:

• _Project Management_ : Plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from manager.
• _Category Knowledge_ : Understanding or demonstrated ability to learn in-depth aspects of portfolio: features and benefits, comparisons between supplier offerings, operational impact to provider, interpretation and use of market information provided by global sourcing team, etc.
• _Supplier Knowledge_ : Develop and use knowledge about supplier to develop strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.
• _Strategy Development and Project Management:_ Develop the strategy with the guidance of their managers (direct and indirect) and in collaboration with HCA Lab Services.
• _Sourcing Process_ : Understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio: market research, bid preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, RFP, Contract Negotiations, contract launch, equipment installation, and ongoing service needs.
• _Customer Relations_ : Build strong customer relationships through frequent interaction (all levels, including executive).
• _Communications:_ Effective and efficient communications with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and suppliers.
• _Collaboration_ throughout sourcing process with HCA Lab Services operations leaders, contracting leadership, legal staff, financial and contract analysts, etc.

What Qualifications you will need:

• Accredited College Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance) is required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience. Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts and/or lab operations is required
• Strategic sourcing experience is required
• Contract management and negotiation experience is required
• Supply chain operations experience is preferred
• Materials management/purchasing experience is preferred
• Contracting financial analysis experience is preferred
• Healthcare and Lab Services knowledge experience is preferred

In today’s challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply
disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to
efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in
collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized
group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver
immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides
tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering
unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall
spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on
supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The
dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance
enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years.
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Lab Manager – Contracts opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to
join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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