Senior Contracts Analyst

Role Overview

• Manages a portfolio of contracts ensuring that all documentation is current, complete, accurate and maintained in the appropriate databases.
• Manages the entire lifecycle of contracts from initiation to renewal, and or termination.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contract interpretation, often resolving complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Ensure all contracts and related documents are fully compliant with Arkansas State Procurement Law, UAMS policies, and guidelines.
• Leads audits and provides advanced reports on contract performance, compliance, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Research equipment, products and services as required, to maximize the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts to align with the organizational and state requirements.
• Manages advanced reports and benchmarking analysis to align GPO pricing.
• Lead initiatives to enhance supplier performance and ensure contract terms are met.
• Regularly engage with key suppliers to negotiate pricings, improve services, and ensure contract adherence.
• Drive improvements by implementing corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Maintains centralized roster of preferred suppliers for UAMS departments and locations.
• Lead and strategize for future cost-saving, standardization, and procurement improvement opportunities.
• Provide high-level strategic recommendations to leadership on long-term procurement goals and contracting strategies.
• Maintains abreast of all industry trends, market conditions, technological innovation and ethical standards to maintain UAMS’ competitive edge in contracting.
• Coordinate and lead training and educational events for other staff on compliance and contract management best practices.
• Serve as the internal expert on all state procurement, accounting regulations, and the University of Arkansas System’s procedures and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field plus 6 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
• Associate’s degree plus 8 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
• High school diploma plus 10 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
• Preferred: Clinical experience preferred. (Surgical Technologist, RN, LPN).
• Experience in healthcare contracts management or financial analytics/auditing.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy