Reporting directly to the Contracts Administrator, this position supports all contracting efforts and activity within Supply Chain Management with a direct responsibility to manage Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract activity and local contracts. Leads Contracts Coordinator(s) to maintain the MMIS (Lawson) contract database; continually updating the contract file with current GPO or Local contract pricing. Coordinates with our GPO affiliation to identify contracts for consideration and presents to immediate supervisor for review. Once approved, insures that GPO contracts are properly implemented within Phoenix Children's as well as with our Distributor when applicable. This position administers local contracts through RFP development, contract management, negotiations, contract implementation, and contract compliance through utilization of systems and data for effective management practices.

• Collaboration
  
  Works closely with Supply Chain Management staff (Purchasing, Inventory Control, and MMIS (Lawson) System Administrator to insure the integrity of data and improve operational processes. Through GPO research and other sources (such as, ECRI and GHX), helps to determine appropriate information to be used when items are to be added to the MMIS (Lawson) database. Analyzes data to determine better contract pricing opportunities.
• Contract Pricing Integrity
  
  Contract Pricing Integrity
  Assists and leads Contracts Coordinator(s) with maintaining the MMIS (Lawson) contract database files and insures that its updated constantly for most current GPO or Local contract pricing. Maintains other Supply Chain Management data as assigned, such as GHX Contract Center. Assists with coordinating price discrepancy corrections with distributors.
• Project Management and RFP process Support
  
  Provides support to the Contracts Administrator and others as assigned to assist and/or lead projects. Supports and/or leads all RFP processes that are conducted by Supply Chain Management.
• Value Analysis Support
  
  Assists as assigned in the gathering of data and pertinent information to assist in the value analysis decision making processes at Phoenix Children's.
• GPO Point Person
  
  Acts as the GPO point person for Phoenix Children's. Reviews GPO contracts for potential savings opportunities and completes contract analysis to identify best possible tier pricing discounts that should be obtained by Phoenix Children's. Presents findings to Contracts Administrator for appropriate contract implementation.
• Non-Contract Item Maintenance
  
  Identifies non-contracted items through sources such as the distributor price files and GHX reporting, to improve pricing with migrations to available GPO agreements, new price agreements, and presenting conversion opportunities to Value Analysis and /or Purchasing Manager.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable