Director Contracts Administration

• Requires a Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor.

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible leadership experience in a complex contracting and/or purchasing environment that demonstrates a high level of understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience must include demonstrated leadership ability, preferably working in a related management position in a healthcare setting.
• Governmental entity procurement experience is preferred.

• Nationally recognized certifications, such as Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or their equivalent, are preferred.

• Must be a successful leader of people, have strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate a team.
• Must be able to decide how to allocate people, time, and other resources to create, execute, and accomplish an operating or project plan on time and within budget.
• Must have solid analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to utilize the appropriate management techniques to plan, organize, control, and coordinate activities.
• Must be able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and adapt to change quickly and positively.
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed, as well as demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, other managers, staff, and senior leadership.
• Must possess good customer service and communications skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

• 10 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits and a wellness program
• Flexible Spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Deferred Compensation-457(b) Roth and Supplemental Retirement – 401(A)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)