Description & RequirementsThe Contract Manager is responsible for driving and negotiating contracting processes and policies that improve quality throughout the organization. This role negotiates contracts, working with internal stakeholders and external vendors for assigned contracts/category groups.
What you can expect - Collaborative team that cultivates a positive environment
- Hybrid work schedule
- Ability to make a high-level impact working with internal and external stakeholders
- Room for advancement
- Gain knowledge of RFP and RFQ process in healthcare setting
- Working with complex contracts with high dollar value
Roles and Responsibilities - Manages simple to moderately complex contracting activities for assigned contracts/ client groups including preparing, examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising contracts.
- Identifies, manages, and implement opportunities to improve contractual performance.
- Monitors contract performance, including the reporting and status of contract and owner deliverables. Improves contracting performance by preparing and disseminating information to appropriate stakeholders regarding contract status; facilitates contractor meetings and performance reviews.
- Negotiates and manages assigned portfolio of contracts including but not limited to leading request for proposal (RFP) process; negotiating terms and conditions; preparing contract briefs and revisions; track authorizations and correspondence and develops/maintains stakeholder relationships.
- Coordinates system procedures with internal and external stakeholders. Works with legal partners and stakeholders to implement contracting policies in the organization analyze and mitigate risks. Adheres to contracting policies in the organization, analyzes and mitigates risks.
- Performs moderately complex duties requiring independent decisions and professional experience, knowledge, and communication. Refers highly complex issues to senior level staff.
- Serves as first point of contact to lead and mentor team Sourcing Managers to navigate the contracting and supplier onboarding processes.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree
- Five (5) years' relevant experience
What's In It For YouWe offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
