Position: Director of Contract Services, Imaging

Location: Novation - Irving, TX

Summary
This position will report to the Senior Director, Contract Services. Manage and execute Diagnostic Imaging contracts and programs to meet the unique needs of key segments of memberships. Individual will strategize with the Senior Director and Contract Management team members regarding diagnostic imaging portfolio opportunities and marketing strategies. Also, this individual will coordinate Imaging portfolio activities with other programs and services offered by local offices, and will maintain communication with local offices regarding assigned group of members.

Responsibilities:
Provides operational oversight to competitive bid process for the general imaging agreement portfolios
Manage existing assigned business and marketing plans for portfolio or specific assigned contracts
Effectively manage supplier relationships to optimize outcomes.
Sell and promote the use of supply chain or Group Buy Program to healthcare or education customers/members. Market programs and contracts to new and current members.
Recruit new suppliers/customers and sells additional services to existing accounts
Develop and maintain relationships with customers and internal team members
Determines customers needs and recommend solutions from company portfolio
Develops strategies/approaches to address market conditions
Mentors/trains new and existing staff on goals and sets a tone for success and high moral
Works collaborative with VHA,UHC and Provista teams
Develops extensive knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging

Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum 7 years experience in Diagnostic Imaging purchasing.
Knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging, equipment and buy cycles
Intermediate MS office skills
Experienced Presenter to various levels of audience
Strong financial knowledge
Demonstrated leadership Skills
Ability to articulate complicated financial and clinical knowledge to sales teams and members
Strong project management skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a matrix environment and multi task many project at once
Ability to delegate effectively
Ability to align and communicate effectively both orally and electronically
Strong organizational dynamic skill, politically savvy
Fosters department vision and consistently rewards and recognizes team for good work
Enforces staff accountability and empowerment