Contract Specialist

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.Contract SpecialistUS-PA-AllentownJob ID: 2022-20645Type: Hybrid# of Openings: 1Category: OtherCorp at Allentown AuxiliaryOverviewAbout B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit .ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Responsible for preparation, coordination, and tracking of competitive bids, proposals, quotes, and requests for information meeting the requirements of the customer and according guidelines established by the company. The accuracy of the work directly affects the efficiency and credibility of the department as well as the overall organization. The work requires daily interaction with various internal departments such as sales, marketing, legal, customer support , contract coordinators, contract analysis, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Maintains SAP (contract bolt-on), assuring correct pricing for customers and to support internal sales division.
• Investigate, interpret, analyze, and audit cutomer's contract pricing, as well as interact with various departments
• (Legal, Sales, Bids, Sales Analysis, Marketing, Finance, Customer Support, Customer File), auditors and distributor partners. - Responds to inquiries concerning customer's pricing, contract language/terms, GPO affiliation, billing plans, hierarchy and contract documents.
• Processes contract amendments, escalations, chargebacks, Capital Equipment, credits, customs, EAP pricing (Electronic Approval Process), tier activations, and compliance. The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
  • Requires working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts. Follows established procedures and guidelines.
  • Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions. Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
  • May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
  • Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors. QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:
    • Associate's or technical degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
    • 02-04 years related experience required.
    • Regular and predictable on-site attendance
    • Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. . Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
      • Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
        • Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
        • Frequently:Sit
        • Constantly:N/AActivities:
          • Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking
          • Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
          • Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
            • Occasionally:N/A
            • Frequently:N/A
            • Constantly:N/A Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              • Noise Intensity:Moderate
              • Occasionally:Other
              • Frequently:N/A
              • Constantly:Office environmentWhat We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
                
                Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.PI177339144

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