Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this position will be managing the procurement process through our lead public agencies and be the primary “point of contact” for contract management. The specific tasks involved in this position may include: RFP Completion (Development, Execution and Implementation), agreement amendment evaluation - preparation - processing, management of the agreement library of current & expired agreements, management & continual improvement to the RFP process, evaluate new tools for conducting and managing RFPs and vendors (e.g., cloud based solutions) and establishing a plan for the replacement and addition of current and future RFPs. Will actively foster and maintain the best possible relationship with our Lead Public Agencies.

Responsibilties include:

• Implements strategies with intent to increase vendor volume and agreement completion within specifically identified product categories based on identified needs and opportunities provided by members and/or vendors.

• Actively participates in vendor onboarding and related improvement projects.

• Positioned and operating as an identified point of contact for Member and Vendor inquiries related to NPPGov cooperative agreements.

• Own and manage the process of contract category development.a. Lead the solicitation development process for categories as assigned by the Manager.b. Contributes to the research of all current and potential solicitation categories by sharing the voice of the vendors.c. Transfer market intelligence and category development knowledge to Management, ensuring an effective category evaluation process and smooth transition of all awardedcontracts to Management.

• Ensures contract development throughout the entire life of the contract. Coordinates and facilitates contract development, which includes the following:a. Assisting in the creation of amendments.b. Facilitates the creation and updating of contract overview.c. Maintains proper vendor documentation on NPPGov Website.

• Create and maintain a schedule of:a. Current vendor agreements to anticipate renewals and expirations of agreements.b. Future categories/RFPs to maintain a constant flow of agreements with current and new vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus the following:Minimum of 2 years managing and directing governmental RFP process.Minimum of 2 years directly working with cooperative agreements either as a purchaser or cooperative employee.

• Basic understanding of governmental contract construction, amending and flow.

• Preferred Experience:5 + years managing and/or directing governmental RFP processes.5+ years directly working with cooperative agreements either as a purchaser or cooperative employee.

• Extensive experience with corporate agreements, governmental procurement processes, management of multiple large projects simultaneously. Direct past experience to government procurement officials.

• Documented experience identifying a problem, analyzing the root cause and suggesting various solutions to the problem.

• In addition, this position should be able to anticipate issues in advance to limit the financial and corporate impact of problems with the RFP process or agreements.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

$30.63 - $41.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.