Contract Administrator Job at Zeektek (Los Angeles)

Contract Administrator

Zeektek

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Contract Administrator plans and manages all contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services for assigned categories. Provides overall management and implementation of sourcing management strategies. Responsible for product portfolio management including developing and growing vendor relationships and expanding product selection and vendor base. The role will partner with multiple stakeholders to develop and execute category souring initiatives that deliver savings across assigned categories within the organization. The Category Manager will work with key internal stakeholders to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service, as well as managing the procurement process and supply assurance, pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, summaries, options, scenario building, and service level agreements. Develops economic valuations, builds summaries and options, scenario building, and service level agreements.

Job Responsibility:

Works with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key distributor partners to manage the product category or range and be responsible for the pricing and overall sourcing strategy of that product or service
Develops and executes consistent category strategies for specific product portfolio to meet organizational objectives and internal client needs
Evaluates and establishes supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and category capabilities to provide category management reporting and benchmarking analysis
Oversees the sourcing and supplier engagement activities for the assigned product portfolio including the spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, change orders, rebates, supplier consolidation and contract closeouts
Effectively leverages synergy opportunities across departments to initiate process improvement to include standardization and utilization of resources to improve category management processes within the organization and the system
Collaborates with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect operational opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to include evaluating all requests for new products/technology and develops effective cost reduction strategies
Facilitate and lead reviews with stakeholders on vendor performance, future opportunities and/or challenges to understand key priorities to ensure alignment with category strategies and offer an optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value
Maintains all applicable contract information to demonstrate consistency and adherence to sourcing contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field
3-5 years of Progressive responsibility in purchasing, contract AND vendor negotiations in a complex environment, of a multi hospital setting or a large hospital
Excel experience, ERP experience, Oracle required
Contract/database ERP experience required
preferably in a healthcare hospital setting
Critical thinking
Work independently successfully
HS Diploma/GED is required for role

What we offer:

Weekly Direct Deposit
401K Matching
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Consistent communication throughout your project
ZeekTek Referral Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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