Contract Manager

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,400 - 135,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a contract management professional in Chicago, Illinois, to manage member contracts and ensure compliance with strategic objectives. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and two or more years of experience in a similar role, possessing excellent organizational and communication skills. The estimated salary range for this role is between $77,400.00 to $135,400.00, and the position is incentive eligible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in contracting.
• Experience in a process-driven role required.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewal portfolio by preparing and distributing agreements.
• Support Sales Leadership with agreement construction and editing.
• Train teams on contracting best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong Microsoft application skills

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

In this role, you will manage the preparation, negotiation, execution, and distribution of member contracts that support strategic business objectives and revenue growth. You will serve as a key business partner across Strategy, Life Sciences, Service, Sales, Legal, Finance, Business Operations, and Data Operations teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and efficiently managed. You will leverage your subject matter expertise to streamline contract processes, enhance sales productivity, and drive operational excellence while supporting company goals and delivering value to members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage established book of business Renewal portfolio by preparing and distributing standard agreements at least 3 months in advance of effective date.
• Support Sales Leadership and team to construct and edit standard and non-standard agreements as well as direct process guidance as needed.
• Train internal sales and service team members and external business partners on contracting best practices.
• Create complex membership and consulting SOW’s that detail scope of work and adhere to data documentation regulations for clients, internal cross collaborations, and 3rd party partnerships.
• Own structure and content of contracting templates and work with business leadership on documenting product offerings.
• Triage Level 1 through Level 3 contract support and inquiries through existing contract request mailbox within established time guidelines.
• Develop and process individual and corporate subcontractor agreements.
• Initiate and negotiate overarching Master Services Agreements for the domain.
• Track contract workflow and life cycle for reportable business metrics.
• Act as Privacy and Compliance Team liaison for the Strategic Growth Domain by researching and preparing relevant documents such as NDAs and BAAs.
• Ensure requirements for contracting state data products are in line with documented regulations.
• Work in conjunction with Finance, Accounting, and Data Operations Teams to obtain contracting business approvals, detail, and related history when needed.
• Work with assigned legal counsel and provide direction to paralegal support for creating contracts, legal language changes, and final drafts of agreements.
• Participate in overall client contracting process both internally and externally.
• Liaise with Corporate RFP team to review legal terms related to the business segment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in contracting or similar detailed process‑driven role required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft application skills.

Career Framework: Professional - Staff Associate (P2)

Estimated Hiring Range: The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits: Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan. Please view our benefits at http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers