Contract Manager

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is partnering with a leading organization to hire an experienced Contract Manager to oversee customer and GPO contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.

This role focuses on strategic contract negotiations, bid and proposal management, contract analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong emphasis on growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Hybrid schedule in Charlotte, NC; you will work with Sales, Legal, Pricing, Finance and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in contract negotiations, sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, including redlining.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing and complex cost analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with customers and GPOs, including reviewing terms and conditions, redlining, and managing contract renewals.
• Manage the RFP, RFI, and RFQ process, coordinating internal resources to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, Pricing, Finance, and other teams to develop contract strategies and resolve issues.
• Conduct pricing, cost, and contract performance analyses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Track contract expirations, renewals, and updates to ensure deadlines and performance objectives are met.
• Coordinate contract implementation and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements to streamline contracting activities and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects independently while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance, or related field

5+ years of equivalent professional experience

Tools

SAP

Asana

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading organization to hire an experienced Contract Manager to oversee customer and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.

This role will focus on strategic contract negotiations, bid and proposal management, contract analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex contracts while supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead contract negotiations with customers and GPOs, including reviewing terms and conditions, redlining, and managing contract renewals.

Manage the RFP, RFI, and RFQ process, coordinating internal resources to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

Partner with Sales, Legal, Pricing, Finance, and other teams to develop contract strategies and resolve issues.

Conduct pricing, cost, and contract performance analyses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

Track contract expirations, renewals, and updates to ensure deadlines and performance objectives are met.

Coordinate contract implementation and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

Identify process improvements to streamline contracting activities and improve operational efficiency.

Manage multiple contracts and projects independently while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.

3+ years of experience in contract negotiations, sourcing, procurement, or category management required.

Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, including redlining.

Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing and complex cost analysis.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

Experience with GPO contracts, government contracting, or healthcare supply chain preferred.

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, SAP, or project management tools such as Asana is a plus.

Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive, commercially minded Contract Manager who combines strong negotiation skills with analytical expertise and the ability to collaborate across departments. Healthcare contracting or GPO experience is highly desirable.
#INDEAST

Contract Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid schedule)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading organization to hire an experienced Contract Manager to oversee customer and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.

This role will focus on strategic contract negotiations, bid and proposal management, contract analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex contracts while supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with customers and GPOs, including reviewing terms and conditions, redlining, and managing contract renewals.

• Manage the RFP, RFI, and RFQ process, coordinating internal resources to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

• Partner with Sales, Legal, Pricing, Finance, and other teams to develop contract strategies and resolve issues.

• Conduct pricing, cost, and contract performance analyses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.

• Track contract expirations, renewals, and updates to ensure deadlines and performance objectives are met.

• Coordinate contract implementation and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

• Identify process improvements to streamline contracting activities and improve operational efficiency.

• Manage multiple contracts and projects independently while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare, Finance, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.

• 3+ years of experience in contract negotiations, sourcing, procurement, or category management required.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, including redlining.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing and complex cost analysis.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

• Experience with GPO contracts, government contracting, or healthcare supply chain preferred.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, SAP, or project management tools such as Asana is a plus.

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive, commercially minded Contract Manager who combines strong negotiation skills with analytical expertise and the ability to collaborate across departments. Healthcare contracting or GPO experience is highly desirable.
#INDEAST