Contract Manager

SoTalent; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoTalent in Irving, TX seeks a Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting efforts for hospital and health care initiatives. You will collaborate with business leaders, sourcing teams, and SMEs to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value agreements, and implement awarded contracts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with RFPs/RFQs, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining compliance and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in contract negotiation or sourcing.
• Experience with RFPs, RFQs, bids, and supplier evaluations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration across business units.
• Analytical and financial assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies and commercial terms with stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFPs and supplier evaluations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts per policies.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and risks.
• Collaborate with finance for cost analyses and business cases.
• Support contract implementation through execution and adoption.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams to drive value.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and identify optimization opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract coverage and sourcing effectiveness.
• Ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Support strategic procurement objectives and special projects.

Job description

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Are you passionate about managing strategic sourcing and contract negotiations while driving value through strong supplier partnerships and cross-functional collaboration?

As a Contracts Manager, you will lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders, sourcing teams, and subject matter experts to deliver high-value agreements that support organizational goals. You will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier engagements, negotiating contracts, and ensuring successful implementation of awarded agreements while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders, sourcing teams, and stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, requirements, and commercial terms.


• Manage end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including development of RFPs, supplier evaluations, analysis of proposals, and recommendation of preferred solutions.


• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with established organizational policies and standards.


• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, communicating timelines, milestones, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.


• Collaborate with finance and business teams to perform data analysis, cost assessments, and business case evaluations that support decision-making.


• Support contract implementation activities, ensuring smooth transition from award through execution and operational adoption.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive performance and long-term value.


• Participate in supplier performance reviews and identify opportunities for contract optimization and expanded supplier engagement.


• Identify opportunities to improve contract coverage, standardization, and sourcing effectiveness across the organization.


• Ensure adherence to applicable data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic procurement and contracting objectives.


• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract negotiation, sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.


• Experience managing competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, bids, and supplier evaluations.


• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.


• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across business and operational functions.


• Strong analytical and financial assessment skills, including cost analysis and value evaluation.


• Excellent project management and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and influence stakeholders.


• Proven ability to build productive relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal teams.


• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on compliance, risk management, and process improvement.