UW Medicine
healthcare
ContractsSpecialist-IT
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“Contracts Specialist - IT at UW Medicine. Skills: IT contracting, strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, financial analysis, risk analysis. Lead IT contracting and strategic sourcing activities, including complex agreements for software, hardware, and cloud services.. Conduct financial and risk analysis to support data-driven procurement decisions.”
Industry & Context.
financial analysis; risk analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in healthcare IT, supply chain management, or another quantitative field., Three (3) years of experience in procurement and contracting activities supporting a healthcare organization, preferably in the public sector or a research/teaching setting., Knowledge of medical terminology and items commonly used in a hospital setting., Demonstrated experience developing, negotiating, and administering major IT and technology-related contracts., Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, email, and web-based tools.
What You'll Do.
Lead IT contracting and strategic sourcing activities
including complex agreements for software
Conduct financial and risk analysis to support data-driven procurement decisions.
Develop long-term sourcing strategies and maintain expertise in emerging IT market trends.
Build partnerships with departments and suppliers to maximize contract benefits and ensure compliance.
Manage & Execute Contracts: Lead all aspects of IT contracting
including solicitation
and administration of complex agreements for software
ensuring compliance with institutional policies
cybersecurity standards
and risk management requirements.
Analyze Data: Perform financial and risk analysis using Supply Chain tools to support data-driven procurement decisions and maintain IT project savings and risk reduction tracking.
Develop and Maintain Commodity Expertise: Research and monitor emerging IT market trends to maintain expertise in assigned commodity areas and inform sourcing strategies.
Develop and Maintain Positive Department Support Relationships: Build partnerships with departments and suppliers to promote utilization of IT contracts
resolve performance issues
and maximize contract benefits.
Support Departmental Initiatives: Participate in process improvement projects
contribute to long-term planning
and assist with operational activities such as reporting and contract maintenance.
System Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in procurement systems and provide guidance to customers and suppliers for efficient system use.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build partnerships with departments and suppliers to promote utilization of IT contracts, resolve performance issues, and maximize contract benefits.; Support Departmental Initiatives: Participate in process improvement projects, contribute to long-term planning, and assist with operational activities such as reporting and contract maintenance.
Process & Methodology
process improvement projects, long-term planning
Full Job Description
**Job Description** The UWMedicine **Supply Chain Management Contracts** team has an outstanding opportunity for an **Contracts Specialist - IT** **Work Schedule** Full time (40 hr/week) Hybrid Schedule (In office 2x a week**)** **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** UW Medicine Supply Chain provides strategic sourcing and contracting services to support clinical, research, and administrative operations across UW Medicine. Our team ensures compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with institutional goals while delivering exceptional customer service. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** Lead IT contracting and strategic sourcing activities, including complex agreements for software, hardware, and cloud services. Conduct financial and risk analysis to support data-driven procurement decisions. Develop long-term sourcing strategies and maintain expertise in emerging IT market trends. Build strong partnerships with departments and suppliers to maximize contract benefits and ensure compliance. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** _Manage & Execute Contracts_ * Lead all aspects of IT contracting, including solicitation, negotiation, and administration of complex agreements for software, hardware, and cloud services, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, cybersecurity standards, and risk management requirements. _Analyze Data_ * Perform financial and risk analysis using Supply Chain tools to support data-driven procurement decisions and maintain IT project savings and risk reduction tracking. _Develop and Maintain Commodity Expertise_ * Research and monitor emerging IT market trends to maintain expertise in assigned commodity areas and inform sourcing strategies. _Develop and Maintain Positive Department Support Relationships_ * Build strong partnerships with departments and suppliers to promote utilization of IT contracts, resolve performance issues, and maximize contract benefits. _Support Departmental Initiatives_ * Participate in process improvement projects, contribute to long-te
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