Work Schedule:

100% FTE. Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This position is hybrid for Wisconsin and Illinois residents; individuals will be required to work in office a couple times/month at 1401 E State St, Rockford, IL. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your negotiating and interpersonal skills to UW Health.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Manager:

• Manage the sourcing and contracting initiatives for the Northern Illinois campus working directly with the UW Health Procurement team.
• Negotiate professional services contracts/purchases of goods and services for the system.
• Provide direction and recommendation to Northern Illinois staff and leaders and also ensure a systematic approach is applied for all procurement efforts.
• Ability to take high visibility request for proposals (RFP's) through analytics, presentations, and completion.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to the experience below.

Preferred - Master's Degree

Work Experience:

Minimum -

* Five (5) years of progressive experience in contract management of product and/or services portfolio, market analysis, contract analysis, contract negotiation and financial analysis.

* Two (2) years of experience with sophisticated materials management information systems software and/or enterprise resource platform (ERP), preferably Oracle Cloud

* Two (2) years of experience and a proven track record in strategic contract management and expense reduction.

Preferred - Procurement experience in healthcare environment