Job Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

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The Contract Analyst is primarily responsible for the contract and pricing administration of assigned accounts, and to support the review, analysis and negotiation of terms and conditions, collaborating as needed.

MAIN JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

(may include the following and other duties may be assigned):


Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts. Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares bids, processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data and maintains historical information. Responsible for reporting complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) Offers and Contracts
o Draft and coordinate offers, contracts, amendments, extensions, and related correspondence working closely with internal and external customers and stakeholders as needed, in accordance with Medtronic terms and conditions, processes, and appropriate laws and regulations.
o Timely, comprehensive communication of contract obligations to internal stakeholders and coordination of assigned contract obligations and compliance support.


o Prepare, organize and maintain contract records and files.


o Provide backup to the department as needed.


Terms and Conditions and Negotiations
o Review contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions for compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate and Medtronic of Canada policies and business specific procedures, supported by internal resources as needed.


o Investigate alternative language where terms and conditions are not in accordance with Medtronic positions, supported by internal resources as needed.


o Communicate T&C negotiations with customers supported by internal resources as needed.


o Provide support for complex negotiations as directed.


Pricing and Reporting
o Input Pricing following Medtronic processes and guidelines and maintain required records.


o Provide Contract and Pricing reporting and analysis.


o Support Loadsheet/Item Master information requests and Pricing Hierarchy updates.


o Support the resolution of pricing validations and other contract related inquiries.


Strategy and Communications Support
o Build strong relationships with internal and external customers through the provision of outstanding service and support.


o Provide backup support to the Tender Specialists as needed.


o Support special Contracts projects as directed.


Process Improvement
o Participate in the ongoing development of, and improvements to, standard processes and procedures in the department and rapidly adopt new processes and systems.


o Support other duties and special projects as assigned.

CAREER STREAM:

Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects - from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS:

Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects /assignments.


Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones. May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.


Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex. Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.


Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts. External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.


Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.


Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience in Contracts or Pricing or equivalent experience (OR Associate's Degree with 2+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 1+ year(s) experience).

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

Knowledge of Medtronic product portfolio Knowledge of key Canada and/or Provincial procurement guidelines and/or processes Knowledge of Hospital procurement organizations and affiliations Knowledge of medical terminology

JOB EXPERIENCE

Previous work experience in the medical device industry Experience with contract and/or pricing administration

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Experience with SAP or another ERP system Bilingual (English/French)

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

May require representing Medtronic Contracts department at periodic business reviews with customers or occasional offsite meetings. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.
Medtronic Canada strives through our vision to build a culture of inclusiveness through our commitment to employment equity and diversity. Discrimination is prohibited on any grounds protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Employment applications are encouraged from all members of our community. Upon request, candidates with disabilities will be accommodated during the recruitment process.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.





This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.


Our Mission -- to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life -- unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.


We are engineers at heart-- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.