Contract Specialist

Job description

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 This position will support the contract lifecycle management of a designated GPO portfolio. It will engage with both internal and external customers to assist with contract related inquiries, distributor inquiries, audit agreements to ensure accuracy, implement any necessary contract documentation, route documents for signature, execute contract escalations, membership alignment, non-compliance execution, product launches, data integrity checks, cross train and more. Key Responsibilities: Maintains SAP (contract bolt-on), assuring correct pricing for customers and to support internal sales division. Investigate, interpret, analyze, and audit customer’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, chargeback additions, Capital Equipment, credits, customs, EAP pricing (Electronic Approval Process), tier activations, and compliance. Education and Professional Knowledge : Associate's or technical degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: 0-02 years related experience required. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Requires attention to detail. Knowledge of Microsoft excel, SAP, and Salesforce preferred. Requires working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts. Follows established procedures and guidelines. The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons. Limit of Authorization/Authority: Please refer to the Corporate Guidelines or BBMUS Guidelines or job specific authorities where applicable. This list is however not exhaustive and may be amended by the Management from time to time. Supervision Given and Received: Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions. Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task. Problem Solving: May require some limited judgement in resolving problems. Contacts/Cooperation: Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors. Additional Requirement: Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed. Salary: 50k - 65k (plus bonus) The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate. B. 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 . Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here .