Teva Senior Manager GPO Strategic Contracting V & 

United States, New Jersey 

524144277

Contract Development & Negotiation:

• Lead the development and execution of contracting strategies with GPOs to ensure alignment with Brand and organizational goals for assigned customers
• Propose and craft contract language as consistent with intent and business objectives
• Manage the RFP bid process, negotiate, renew, and manage contracts with GPO partners to maximize value, cost efficiencies, and service levels
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure all contracts comply with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Manage the contract approval process to ensure proper Governance, organizational awareness and Leadership alignment

Data & Financial Analysis:

• Analyze purchasing data and market trends to identify opportunities for new contract negotiations or improvements to existing agreements
• Utilize data analytics to track GPO performance, savings achieved, and identify areas for future opportunities
• Prepare pre and post deal analytics to inform contract decision making and assess ROI
• Align with Finance to capture all contractual changes impacting financial projections for accruals and business planning purposes

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Account Management, Payer Marketing, Finance, and Pricing teams to ensure alignment on all proposals and contracting recommendations
• Provide expert guidance and training on GPO contracting strategies to internal teams
• Contribute to a high-performance culture by promoting best practices with a collaborative, supportive and positive mind-set to meet Teva’s objectives

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal regulations, and industry standards throughout the contracting process.
• Identify potential risks related to GPO contracting and develop mitigation strategies
• Support the internal and external audit process, as well as dispute resolution in partnership with Compliance, as necessary

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field. MBA, JD or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or supply chain management with a focus on GPO contracting
• Direct report leadership experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and managing GPO contractual relationships in a corporate setting; legal training is a plus
• Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other industries with GPO relationships is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with experience managing direct report(s) in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Strong financial acumen and contract language development skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 5-10% domestic travel throughout the US.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional:

• Sitting for extended periods of time at workstation or mobile equipment.

Visual Acuity:

• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

· Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

· Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.

· Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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