Agent, Contract Design - IT - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

• Department: Supply Chain Management 
• Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 
• Location: Remote 

To ensure cohesion and collaboration in the workplace, Resource Group associates filling remote roles are expected to be available for meetings and other work related needs between 9AM-4PM CST. Customer facing positions may have other preferences which will be discussed during the interview process.

What You Will Do:

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in:

 

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought

2) Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

 

This role falls within The Resource Group's Strategic Sourcing Solution which focuses on contracting for the supplies and services that meet the criteria determined by caregivers. This group also continuously develops innovative approaches to contracting to further drive savings. Information about the responsibilities for this role can be found below:

 

 

• Engages the specified manager(s) and Resource Group leaders in aligning contract opportunities with the mission and strategies of sites of care
• Leads and supports the development of contracting efforts through end-user engagement by collecting attributes for contracted products and services 
• Utilizes eSourcing tools to develop Request for Information (RFI) or Proposal (RFP) with an aim towards gathering relevant attribute data and other information required to support Strategic Sourcing projects 
• Discovers and discusses contracting implications, challenges, and other potential details with Sourcing agent counterpart prior to negotiations
• Presents findings to team members and collects feedback on the professional and clinicals acceptability, along with overall values. Repeats the process until end-users have agreed upon acceptable suppliers.
• Helps measure and monitor cost-reduction opportunities through contract development and modifications in utilization; supports associated work plans
• Facilitates communication of clinically or operationally relevant information such as related product recalls/alerts, clinical benefits and educational opportunities, contract announcements and other communication strategies
• Supports ongoing contract lifecycle management resolving matters pertaining to performance, commercial terms, payments, etc.
• Responsible for facilitating the identification and development of national contracting strategies for Information Technology (“IT”) that support Ascension
• Works in close collaboration with Ascension Technologies senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Advances the development of technology contracts and pricing agreements through end-user engagement as assigned (user groups/Decision Teams)
• Serves as the contract administrator for contracts within assigned contract categories
• Acts as the escalation point for supplier issues as they pertain to the contracts by collaborating closely with counterparts in Ascension Technologies, The Resource Group Sourcing, and end-users

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

All Resource Group associates embody the following soft skills and attributes: Nice, Bright, High-Energy, Inclusive, Willing to Give Away Power, Inspired by Mission, Invigorated by Change. In addition, we like to see:

 

• A Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree 
• 0-3 years of professional experience in supporting an IT organization through either a direct technology role or through a supporting role or function that supports an IT organization
• Professional working proficiency of Google Workspace applications (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc)
• Understanding of IT fundamentals such as Cloud Computing, SaaS platforms, data sharing, solution implementation and integration, IT related deal structures, and software licensing methodologies

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

 

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

 

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