Contracts director vs material manager

Differences between contracts director and material manager duties and responsibilities

Contracts director example responsibilities.

• Manage client audits (EPA, DCAA, local and state agencies) to resolve audit and rate variances.
• Prepare and execute contractual documents: contracts, NDAs, consulting agreements, and subcontracts to achieve best value for company.
• Establish managed care Medicaid funding models with several major integrate medical delivery systems.
• Manage administrative support, handle payroll, develop company policies and procedures manual.
• Target negotiations for development areas including Medicaid and Medicare products.
• Review and sign off on final documents for the issuance of RFP solicitations and the execution of contracts and supplemental agreements.
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Material manager example responsibilities.

• Implement vendor manage inventory (VMI) programs with three key suppliers.
• Improve cash flow and increase OTD through the introduction of vendor consignment and vendor manage inventory programs.
• Identify optimal purchasing periods for conducting RFQ's in order to take advantage of peak supply periods.
• Expedite and project manage materials, heavy contact with vendors and clients to coordinate shipments of materials.
• Manage forecasts, orders, and inventory levels via EDI and customer portals to meet OEM demand.
• Manage OEM inventory to meet warranty and customer requirements.
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