Contract Management Specialist

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, etc

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a sourcing and contracting professional to support enterprise-level contract lifecycle management. This role collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders across system sites to optimize contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements.

The position involves cross-functional teamwork, analysis of spend data, and coordination with vendors to implement effective contracting strategies.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in finance, sourcing, project management, contracting or other related field.
• Proven ability to manage supplier contracts and cost savings initiatives.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in cross-functional multi-site contracting from requirements through award.
• Review data to identify cost reduction opportunities and define sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and value.

Skills

Sourcing

Contracting

Finance experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or health care

Tools

None

Job description

Location Address:

2925 Chicago AveLoading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

September 01, 2026

Department:

16008400 Supply Chain Management

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
• No weekends
• Onsite meetings at Allina Commons as needed
• As needed travel between Allina Hospitals

Job Description:

Supports the sourcing and contracting function at the enterprise level ensuring that supply, equipment, and services contracts are appropriate managed and are accurately maintained. Leads the contract lifecycle process. Works with clinical and administrative leadership at all of system sites, leads or participates in cross-functional multi-site decision teams from initial requirements definition through the contract award process.

General Scope of Project Impact: $100,000 - $5,000,000/ project.

Principle Responsibilities

• Works with clinical and administrative leadership at all of sites, leads or participates in cross-functional multi-site decision teams from initial requirements definition through the contract award process.
  • Reviews historical trend and expense data, identifies cost reduction opportunities, investigates options and market dynamics, defines sourcing strategies, develops requests for proposals, evaluates and analyzes bids, prepares negotiation plans, negotiates contracts, documents the basis for contract awards, coordinates vendor support for implementation, and monitors supplier performance.
  • Compiles site specific and provider specific analysis related to usage and cost.
  • Summarizes financial and non-financial factors relevant to the contracting process.
  • Develops, summarizes and presents data to stake-holders to influence and guide contracting decisions.
  • Develops effective working relationships with leaders, staff and vendors to support a collaborative environment to minimize supply, equipment, and/or purchased services expenditures and ensures appropriate quality and supplier service levels.
  • Delivers financial savings by effectively addressing contract opportunities (rebid, extend, convert, or customize/enhance existing contracts).
  • Supports conversions and implementations.
  • Supports product trials.
  • Coordinates work with key vendors to implement effective vendor managed inventories, assists site materials teams in understanding inventory requirements.
  • Analyzes significant, and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, working with legal to ensure terms and conditions are compliant with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies and business unit procedures.
  • Reviews and monitors performance to ensure compliance with contract terms or proactively identify changes in order to mitigate risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in finance, sourcing, project management, contracting or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field require in lieu of experience

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.