University of Miami
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R100093224**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .**Contract Specialist 2**The University of Miami/UHealth department of Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Contract Specialist 2 to work Hybrid in Hialeah, FL. The Contract Specialist 2 - Supply Chain assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals to ensure compliance while evaluating contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations. The incumbent establishes system codes and testing of functions and maintains the setup of Suppliers; accounts, cost centers, and other pertinent data to allow all systems to operate flawlessly on a day-to-day operation. The incumbent provides direction and work to assigned department staff, as applicable, serves as a consultant to management, and performs more complex work associated with contract services for UHealth.* Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products, or services.* Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.* Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions.* Reviews new and/or continuing contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal guidelines, contracting principles, and cost constraints* Help Purchasing and suppliers on technical issues.* Assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals.* Researches federal, state, and local laws and requirements and their effect on bids, agreements, and contracts.* Conducts contract analysis and supports modifications to contracts as needed.* Advises on the creation of policies, procedures, and clauses to conform term language to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the contract development process.* Works with the legal department as needed to conform term language and draft complex contracts and agreements.* Utilizes price and cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents.* Acts as the department expert on contracting issues.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.**Department Specific Functions**The Contract Specialist 2 is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of surgical and medical surgical contracts, including sourcing, negotiation, execution as directed, and compliance monitoring. This role ensures contracts meet organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements while supporting the strategic goals of Supply Chain.Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to, but not limited to surgical and medical surgical contracts* Collaborate with internal departments, including but not limited to Surgery, Contracts Administration,
Compliance IT, Risk Management, Purchasing, and Finance, to ensure contract terms align with institutional policies.* Coordinate the contract intake process via platforms such as Conga or Workday.* Track contract performance, key dates, and renewal timelines using contract management systems.* Ensure compliance with university/hospital procurement policies and signature authority guidelines.* Drafts, manages,
benchmarks RF(x) s for
surgical and medical surgical projects and other commodities as required.* Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews.* Provide guidance to departments on contracting policies and procedures.* Perform other duties as assigned.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****Core Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.***#LI-EB1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybridlocations:
Hialeah, FLtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R100093224**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .**Contract Specialist 2**The University of Miami/UHealth department of Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Contract Specialist 2 to work Hybrid in Hialeah, FL. The Contract Specialist 2 - Supply Chain assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals to ensure compliance while evaluating contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations. The incumbent establishes system codes and testing of functions and maintains the setup of Suppliers; accounts, cost centers, and other pertinent data to allow all systems to operate flawlessly on a day-to-day operation. The incumbent provides direction and work to assigned department staff, as applicable, serves as a consultant to management, and performs more complex work associated with contract services for UHealth.* Participates in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements in the purchase or sale/delivery of equipment, materials, products, or services.* Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.* Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions.* Reviews new and/or continuing contract and service agreements to ensure the terms comply with legal guidelines, contracting principles, and cost constraints* Help Purchasing and suppliers on technical issues.* Assists in the preparation of contractual provisions and the administration of contract proposals.* Researches federal, state, and local laws and requirements and their effect on bids, agreements, and contracts.* Conducts contract analysis and supports modifications to contracts as needed.* Advises on the creation of policies, procedures, and clauses to conform term language to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the contract development process.* Works with the legal department as needed to conform term language and draft complex contracts and agreements.* Utilizes price and cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents.* Acts as the department expert on contracting issues.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.**Department Specific Functions**The Contract Specialist 2 is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of surgical and medical surgical contracts, including sourcing, negotiation, execution as directed, and compliance monitoring. This role ensures contracts meet organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements while supporting the strategic goals of Supply Chain.Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to, but not limited to surgical and medical surgical contracts* Collaborate with internal departments, including but not limited to Surgery, Contracts Administration,
Compliance IT, Risk Management, Purchasing, and Finance, to ensure contract terms align with institutional policies.* Coordinate the contract intake process via platforms such as Conga or Workday.* Track contract performance, key dates, and renewal timelines using contract management systems.* Ensure compliance with university/hospital procurement policies and signature authority guidelines.* Drafts, manages,
benchmarks RF(x) s for
surgical and medical surgical projects and other commodities as required.* Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews.* Provide guidance to departments on contracting policies and procedures.* Perform other duties as assigned.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****Core Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.***#LI-EB1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr