Sourcing Agent - IT Contracting - Full-Time - Remote and/or Chicago, IL 

What You Will Do
 

Job Summary: 

The Agent of Sourcing facilitates and manages the legal review, negotiation and resolution of contracts and transactions within the scope of Information Technology. Under the direction of a Sourcing Manager, the Agent advances the development of specified technology contracts and pricing agreements. The role negotiates to provide cost-effective technology solutions that are consistent, dependable and clinically acceptable by Decision Teams, or user groups. The Agent collaborates closely with their counterparts in Ascension Technologies, Contract Design, and end-users and with suppliers. The role works with the eSourcing team to explore new cutting-edge strategies to drive additional value into technology contracting.

Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and evaluates proposed contracts for necessary/acceptable contract terms and conditions
• Serves as primary liaison with contracting principals, internal departments and external parties to ensure compliance with contract specifications and resolution of issues
• Identifies and negotiates revisions as necessary
• Develops contracts using approved model templates and develops new contract model templates for approval
• Leads contracting efforts within assigned scope
• Utilizes Ascension’s and The Resource Group’s GPO participants’ collective purchasing power and exercise sound business judgment
• Negotiates contracts and transactions to optimize value to Ascension and non-Ascension participants
• Works collaboratively with Contract Design counterparts to form category negotiation strategies
• All other duties as assigned

 Complexity of Work: 

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

What You Will Need
 

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
• Master's degree or JD Law degree is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of IT and/or IT Contracting experience 
• Clinical IT experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• RFI/RFP experience

Additional Preferences

Why Join Our Team

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
 

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