Sr Contract Specialist

Under limited supervision of the Director of Procurement and Contracts, this position provides a full range of procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities and is responsible for high-risk procurement, contracting, and value analysis activities that significantly impact the hospital enterprise. It serves as a resource to other staff and acts as a mentor/preceptor to Contract Specialists in support of the department. **Experience in public sector Article 5 (Construction) contracting HIGHLY desired** This is a hybrid position. Annual Salary Range: $65,686.40 - $96,886.40 Qualifications Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:

• Requires at least five (5) years of experience in procurement or contract management, including experience in the public sector or healthcare system, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement and contracting, including skill in the design and layout of technical documents and contract documents.
• Must be able to research, read, interpret, and write technical specifications and documentation. Must be able to work within deadlines and be flexible.
• Must have a working knowledge of the public sector or healthcare organizations and operations, administrative standards, regulations, and practices.
• Requires strong business, analytical, planning, organizational and conceptual skills.
• Requires the ability to simultaneously address multiple projects, demands, and issues, as well as the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers (supervisory/oversight), vendors, and customers.
• Must have strong leadership skills and be a proactive starter.
• Must have a strong skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business applications.
• Skill in interpreting legal clauses and provisions is required.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.