Contract Manager

Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Additional benefits based onemployment

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking a Contract Manager to provide contract review, drafting, and negotiation services across CWHS entities. The role covers clinical and non-clinical services and supplies, including situations where CWHS is the supplier.

You will update policies, analyze financial impact, and ensure compliance with laws and CWHS policies, coordinating with legal counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain; 4+ years in sourcing, procurement, contracting in healthcare.
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Updating current policies and procedures related to the process.
• Reviews contract to understand CWHS requirements and capabilities. Determines financial impact and financial strategy for the agreement.
• Analyzes contract provisions to ensure compliance with laws and CWHS policies; determine need for a Business Associate Agreement.
• Suggests changes to mitigate unfavorable clauses.
• Reviews fair market value calculations for physician-related contracts.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to identify issues and changes.

Skills

Contracting

Drafting

Negotiation

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Master's degree

Job description

The Contract Manager will provide contract review, drafting, and negotiation services to CWHS entities as each relationship may require. This includes clinical and non-clinical services and supplies, as well as situations where CWHS is the supplier.

Position Highlights

• Location: Community Hospital

Responsibilities

COMPLETING CONTRACTS

• Updating current policies and procedures related to the process.
• Reviews contract to understand CWHS requirements and capabilities. Determines financial impact and financial strategy for the agreement.
• Analyzes contract special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and CWHS corporate policies Determines if a Business Associate Agreement will be required.
• Suggests changes to the contract to mitigate clauses negative to CWHS.
• If the contract involves a physician, reviews fair market value calculations.
• Conducts a review of the agreement and/or BAA with internal or external legal counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer for the identification of additional issues and changes to the contract.

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND RENEWAL

• Tracks all contracts and documents and all correspondence with vendors.
• Maintains contractual compliance oversight program to ensure vendor compliance with contracts and provides a biannual summary report for contracts to Corporate Compliance.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains contract records and files and documents contract performance and compliance.
• With Chief Compliance Officer, determines and executes appropriate action if contracting party is not compliant with the terms.
• If both parties desire to continue the relationship, negotiates an agreement to continue services and execute the agreement.
• Determines which vendors will be invited to bid on the RFP.
• Anayses the bids to determine which vendor best meets the established needs. Arranges demonstrations and presentations as deemed necessary by the end users.
• Works with the internal customers/end users to determine which bid best meets CWHS needs.
• Solicits and/or drafts a contract for the services with the winning bidder.
• Executes the contract process with vendor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business or supply chain preferred with at least four (4) years in sourcing, procurement, contracting and/or category management within the health care industry with a broad transaction background in drafting and negotiating agreements across multiple areas of business preferred. Master’s degree preferred

Compensation

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $35.00–$40.25 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through October 19, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is October 19, 2026, based on the Community’s good‑faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

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Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.