CONTRACTS MGR - SUPPLY CHAIN
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Contract Manager - Supply Chain
- Responsible and accountable for optimizing critical supply chain operational processes and systems. Oversees $200M+ in supply and purchased services spend on an annual basis.
- Assists with acute care facilities, supply chain teams, and multiple offsite location FED clinics. Aligns and implements the corporate Supply Chain strategy across areas of oversight.
- Enhances quality, service delivery, and cost performance.
- Identifies, implements, and maintains process improvement to support strategic initiatives.
- Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Coordinates supply chain operational activities across the market including inventory optimizations, savings initiatives, and team development.
- Assist with evaluating past performance data to properly forecast needs.
- Manages and oversees daily metrics including inbound/outbound receiving, par replenishment, storeroom turns to ensure customer service is delivered on a daily basis to all locations/units
- Works with all levels of management, physicians, and vendors effectively to educate and bring together procurement practices.
- Ensures a cost effective operation by assisting with appropriate budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling of associated department expenses
- Identifies and implements methods for reducing operational expenditures of both supply and equipment.
- Assist with management of resources and expenses used within budgetary guidelines. Provides accurate and timely information for departmental budgets.
- Assists with processed and procedures to align with company and regulatory requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience:
- 10+ years of supply chain management experience.
- Over ten years of experience in the field of acute care operations including surgical services, supply chain, logistics and pharmacy operations preferred.
- Service oriented, strategic leader with demonstrated quantitative, technical, and financial expertise.
Skills:
Requires strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Projects a positive attitude, demonstrated collaborative competencies, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to foster an environment of teamwork, build strong working relationships, and mentor direct reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree. · APICS Certification Preferred, Six Sigma Black Belt Preferred
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% US or international travel.
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Job Data
Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: WASHINGTON, DC
Posted: July 17, 2026
Category: ManagementSupply Chain
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