Job Type

Full-time

Description

Why Everstory

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person's journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support.

We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners' role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

The Impact You Will Make

The Contract Manager oversees contract management and data analysis for all Procurement agreements and is responsible for managing the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationship. Reviews, analyzes, and recommends the usage, signing and implementation of all Procurement agreements. Leads on negotiations with vendors and supports Everstory Partner initiatives to identify areas for cost savings and/or product standardization. Utilizes and maintains the approved documentation methods to report savings initiatives and progress as required. Provides support to all departments and field locations in determining appropriate contract/product selections. Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates contract evaluation and selection process.
• Prepares, supports, and analyzes results of contract negotiations with suppliers based on product and service lists, ensuring best price, terms, conditions, service, quality and preferred vendor utilization.
• Provides purchase and contract recommendations, coordinates implementation, fulfillment, and compliance of contract agreements according to policy.
• Ensures purchase compliance to price, terms and conditions, including various state and federal laws, and Everstory's policies and procedures.
• Monitors supplier compliance in areas of responsibility and recommends and implements action for improvement.
• Communicates back orders and product information to sales staff and provides an acceptable substitute product, when necessary, as well as communicates product changes to appropriate staff.
• Provides support for the preparation, development and implementation of cost reduction initiatives for value analysis and budget teams throughout the organization.
• Review's contract terms and conditions and works closely with Legal department to review and negotiate optimal contract terms and conditions.
• Ensures that all required documentation and approvals are obtained before finalizing the contract.
• Coordinates the implementation of contracts and the loading of new/updated agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
• Maintains and submits weekly/monthly/quarterly financial and/or cost savings reports on a timely basis meeting corporate schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting or related field preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in contract management, logistics, purchasing or related field.
• Ability to interact with a high degree of professionalism with outside vendors and all levels of internal customers (line staff to senior vice president).
• Requires analytical ability to identify cost savings opportunities, formulate alternative solutions and determine acceptability.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, technical, cross-functional environment.
• Able to effectively prioritize, quickly complete multiple tasks/assignments and meet deadlines with persistent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, improvement-oriented personality.
• Comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak clearly and articulate effectively in a professional, friendly and positive manner on the telephone and in person to internal and external customers (i.e. Employees, Vendors, and Sales Customers)
• Must possess a valid state driver's license

Core Competencies:

• Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Work Environment:

• On-Site M-F required at our Altamonte Springs, FL Corporate Support Center.

Our Investment in You

Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more!

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.