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Scott Mills
Contract Manager @Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
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WORK HISTORY
Contract Manager @Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Contracting: Manages assigned portfolio of contracts ensuring contracts are current and comply with UPHS contract standardsCollaborates with department management to indemnify GPO agreements for goods and services and takes action to implement/access agreementsDevelops Requests for Proposal (RFP) as needed.Leads contract negotiations with vendors adhering to UPHS guidelines.Identifies contract risks and collaborates with UPHS Legal to mitigate risk and protect the organization. In collaboration with department management, identify all appropriate GPO agreements for goods and services utilized by UPHS and take appropriate action to implement/access these contracts. Completes all appropriate pricing analysis, benchmarking, detailed contracts T&C comparisons and proactively handles all negotiations.Initiates and chairs appropriate ad hoc teams to address contract implementation. Ensures completion with established targets.Responds to back order escalations in situations that impact patient care or daily operations across multiple departments or entities.Ensures business reviews are conducted per the agreement or department guidelines. Responsible for follow up on identified opportunities or lack of compliance.Relationship Management and Collaboration:Serves as the subject matter expert for UPHS on contracting and negations with a product category.Mentors Contract Associates and others on contract negotiations, complex agreements and cost savings identification.Develops relationships across the Supply Chain team, including various virtual teams (or Pods) and with key entity-based stakeholders to support operationsLiaison to all UPHS departments and ensures that their procurement or materials needs are met.Serves as primary liaison between vendors, and assigned UPHS departmentsAnalytics/Planning:Reviews and analyzes supply trends and utilization, and recommends purchasing practice changes to ensure lowest price paid.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology
MAJOR – Printing MINOR - Business Management
Drexel University
General Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT SCOTT MILLS
As a seasoned Healthcare Executive, I specialize in strategic cost-saving initiatives that deliver measurable financial impact, achieving multimillion-dollar savings. With deep expertise in contract management and process improvement, I have consistently optimized supply chain operations to drive efficiency and enhance value in the healthcare sector.Our team’s receipt of the prestigious ECRI Healthcare Supply Chain Achievement Award underscores my commitment to excellence and the adoption of best practices. Leveraging a robust foundation in CRM and warehouse management, I am passionate about fostering operational efficiency, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting organizational success.In my role as Senior Contract Manager at Einstein Healthcare Network, I refined my negotiation expertise, securing the region’s lowest pricing on CRM devices and reducing costs by over 20%.
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