Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

• Salisbury, MD
• TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
• Purchasing
• Full Time - Monday - Friday - 800-430 with one day remote per week
• Req #: 37538
• $48,360.00 - $74,963.20 / Annually

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Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple A rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you'll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Contract Specialist Position Summary

The Contract Specialist is responsible for coordinating execution of varying local contracts for the health system to obtain the highest quality products or services at the lowest possible cost. They lead contract review and negotiations submitted to Supply Chain and participate in vendor negotiations. The Contract Specialist supports the management of agreements held within the Supply Chain contract database and participates and represents TidalHealth at GPO meetings. They assist with GPO contract connection to ensure compliance with all Premier, Ascend, and GPO contracts, for the purposes of price connection and supply cost management. The Specialist provides support to the Purchasing Department, Value Analysis teams, leading teams on certain projects, and providing back-up assistance for other Supply Chain functions as needed. They routinely work with distribution partners, accounts payable, and buyers to resolve pricing discrepancies to maintain accurate pricing, and support the Contract Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, and Senior Director of Supply Chain with initiatives to bring value to the health system.

Contract Specialist Position Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 1 year experience with contracts and/or negotiations.

Contract Specialist Shift

• Monday - Friday, primarily day shift.
• One day per week is remote
• Travel to TidalHealth Nanticoke and/or TidalHealth Atlantic as needed

Contract Specialist Benefits

We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more

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