Description Position Summary
The GPO Contract Analyst is responsible for evaluating, writing and negotiating contracts with the Field Sales Organization. The analyst is charged with implementing contracts within the Contracting system and them monitoring contract operational performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
•Evaluate agreements and pricing strategies for the business to ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations and determine action to rectify contract compliance
•Update and maintain the Model N contract system as a result of new or amended contract terms
•Draft Letters of Agreements (LOAs) or Letters of Understanding (LOU) between ICU Medical and customer(s).
•Provide date and/or analytics for assigned regions and contracts
•Extensively communicate to Field Sales to update on Customer negotiations
•Handle incoming Field Sales contracting requests or questions
•Provide support for process improvement, standardization or strategic initiatives
•Collaborate with accounts receivable department to resolve billing discrepancies pursuant to contractual terms and conditions
•Collaborate on interview project teams and work groups
•Work on special projects as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
•Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
•Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner
•Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues
•A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
•Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
•A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills, demonstrated ability to gather, understand and evaluate information from various sources; establishes links between sources of data, draws logical conclusions and provides appropriate options, recommendations and wise decisions in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
•Must be at least 18 years of age
•Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics or related field or equivalent experience. MBA is a plus
•4+ year(s) experience in reporting or contracting role
•2+ years working in medical or related industry
•Prior experience working within the Medical Surgical business model
•Prior experience with the contracting process including reviewing, amending and standardizing contracts and T&Cs
•Prior experience negotiating contracts directly with customers in either a face to face fashion or over the phone
•Prior Model N and/or contracting system experience
Work Environment
•This is largely a sedentary role.
•This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
•Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.