Matthew Morgan
Grove City
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Contracts and Business Operations Analyst with over a decade of experience supporting healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in contract negotiation, cost and data analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. Adept at developing KPIs, SOPs, and performance frameworks to enhance departmental efficiency. Recognized for strong analytical judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver actionable insights that drive organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Contracts Specialist
LGES–HONDA Joint Venture
Jeffersonville
10.2023 - Current
- Negotiate, draft, and execute procurement contracts for hardware, software, direct, and indirect goods and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business, legal, and sourcing teams to develop and amend supplier agreements, mitigating risk and aligning outcomes with strategic objectives.
- Develop and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Procurement department, enhancing efficiency, accountability, and contract governance.
- Manage contract governance and approval workflows from creation through execution, maintaining accurate documentation within the enterprise procurement system.
- Interpret and advise stakeholders on contractual language, pricing structures, and risk exposure to support informed business decisions.
- Leverage strong analytical and negotiation skills to streamline procurement processes, improve supplier performance, and achieve cost-effective purchasing outcomes.
Consultant – Provider Contracting/Cost of Care
ELEVANCE HEALTH
Columbus
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Led analytical support to lower claims costs, improve care quality, and increase satisfaction among members and provider networks.
- Provided expert insights to physicians and senior management, influencing strategic cost-of-care decisions.
- Directed high-impact initiatives with substantial cost-saving potential, shaping financial direction.
- Conducted hospital billing data analysis to ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure operational excellence.
- Developed a data-driven dashboard to monitor claims trends, identifying savings opportunities exceeding $2M annually.
- Streamlined provider contract review workflow, reducing turnaround time by 25%.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to improve chronic disease management compliance and reduce claim rework rates.
Analyst – Provider Contracting
OPTUMRX
Westerville
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed a quality provider network, proactively identifying opportunities for service enhancements.
- Supported network expansion initiatives and recruitment of new service providers.
- Conducted data analyses to evaluate cost-effectiveness and informed strategic recommendations.
- Served as primary liaison for provider contract, pricing, and network inquiries.
- Contributed to the development of innovative policies and programs to enhance market competitiveness.
Senior Specialist – Managed Care Contracting
CARDINAL HEALTH
Dublin
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Supported managed care contracting through data analysis, reimbursement evaluation, and margin impact assessment.
- Negotiated reimbursement rates for PSAO pharmacies, ensuring profitability and compliance.
- Served as primary liaison for pharmacy-related issues within Managed Care, managing PBM relationships.
Specialist – Customer Support Operations
CARDINAL HEALTH
Dublin
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed enrollments and terminations for franchise pharmacies, ensuring compliance with payer contracts.
- Assisted with contracting, reconciliation, and issue resolution between pharmacies and third-party payers.
- Collaborated with sales teams and network providers to optimize data flow and process efficiency.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - U.S. History
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, Ohio05-2010
Associate’s Degree - Cross-Disciplinary Studies
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, Ohio12-2008
Skills
- Contract administration
- Cost analysis
- Operations management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
- Policy development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance and governance
- Project leadership
- Performance metrics
- Reporting and analytics
- Negotiation and risk mitigation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- SQL database management
- Tableau data visualization
- CRM systems management
Websites
Timeline
Procurement Contracts Specialist
LGES–HONDA Joint Venture
10.2023 - Current
Consultant – Provider Contracting/Cost of Care
ELEVANCE HEALTH
08.2018 - 10.2023
Analyst – Provider Contracting
OPTUMRX
08.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Specialist – Managed Care Contracting
CARDINAL HEALTH
06.2013 - 08.2015
Specialist – Customer Support Operations
CARDINAL HEALTH
01.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - U.S. History
Ohio Dominican University
Associate’s Degree - Cross-Disciplinary Studies
Ohio Dominican University