Contract Manager

CVS Health; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Enterprise Procurement team, supporting our PBM business. You will work at the intersection of vendor management, contracting, compliance, and business operations, partnering with Legal, Account Management, Proposals, and business leaders to manage third-party vendor relationships.

This hybrid role offers exposure to large enterprise processes, with a focus on delivering compliant, timely outcomes and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, vendor management, contracting, risk or compliance.
• 5+ years of overall work experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• In-office Tuesday and Wednesday at a hub location.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for vendor questions and issue resolution.
• Partner with Legal, Account Management, and stakeholders to support client requests and contract obligations.
• Help manage third-party vendor onboarding, tracking, and compliance.
• Coordinate across teams to gather information, solve problems, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Review contracts to identify operational, compliance, and vendor risks.
• Support vendor negotiations and contract documentation.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners while driving process improvements.

Skills

Vendor management

Contracting

Risk & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Looking to grow your procurement career beyond traditional sourcing and contracting? CVS Health is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Enterprise Procurement team, supporting our Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) business.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of vendor management, contracting, compliance, and business operations. You'll partner with Legal, Account Management, Proposals, and business leaders to help manage third-party vendor relationships, support client commitments, and drive important cross-functional initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone with procurement, vendor management, contract administration, or risk/compliance experience who wants broader exposure to a large enterprise environment and meaningful business impact.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a key point of contact for vendor-related questions and issue resolution.
• Partner with Legal, Account Management, and business stakeholders to support client requests and contract obligations.
• Help manage third-party vendor onboarding, tracking, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate across multiple teams to gather information, solve problems, and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Review contracts and identify operational, compliance, and vendor-related risks.
• Support vendor negotiations and contract documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners while helping drive process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, contracting, risk, compliance, or a related corporate environment.
• 5+ years overall work expereince.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• REQUIRED: in office Tuesday and Wednesday in one of our hub locations.

Why This Role?

• High visibility across Legal, Procurement, Account Management, and business leadership.
• Opportunity to expand your contracting, vendor management, and risk management expertise.
• Exposure to complex client-facing work within one of the nation's largest healthcare organizations.
• Hybrid work environment with opportunities for in-office collaboration and professional growth.

This hybrid role does not provide sponsorship.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $60,300.00 - $145,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.