Contract Manager - Strategic Supply Chain

Randstad USA; North Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Somerfield, MA area is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead strategic contracting for enterprise-wide vendor agreements in healthcare and research. This mid-senior role operates with autonomy and interacts with senior executives across functions to shape category strategies and drive cost-saving initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in strategic sourcing or contract management, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), CLM/ERP proficiency, and strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, or contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, ERP platforms, and analytics tools.
• Strong negotiation, project management, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, redlining, review, and negotiation of complex, multi-million-dollar enterprise and hospital supplier agreements.
• Spearhead market analyses, RFP evaluations, vendor selections, and contract executions while delivering cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Build and execute category, supplier, and contract strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate directly with senior executives, Legal, IT, Finance, Compliance, and clinical/business leads across the system.
• Champion organizational change, resolve evaluation roadblocks, optimize supply chain operations, and mentor junior contracting team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

CLM software

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CLM software

ERP

Analytics tools

Job description

Senior Contract Manager - Strategic Supply Chain

Location: Somerfield, MA area (with occasional local site travel as needed)

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

About the Role

Are you a strategic contracting leader looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and world‑class research? We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our Strategic Supply Chain team.

In this high‑visibility, autonomous role, you will work closely with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to lead our most complex, enterprise‑wide vendor agreements. You will help shape category strategies, drive advanced cost negotiations, mitigate organizational risk, and lead transformative strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commercial contracting, or contract management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred) or equivalent practical experience.
• Contractual & Sourcing Expertise: Advanced knowledge of commercial contract terms, legal risk mitigation, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, ERP platforms, and enterprise data/analytics tools.
• Soft Skills: Superior negotiation, problem‑solving, project management, and presentation skills with an ability to build immediate credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Flu Shot: Must be compliant with hospital's seasonal flu shot requirement

Why Join Us

• Impactful Mission: Drive financial efficiency and operational excellence directly supporting medical innovation and care delivery.
• Collaborative Culture: High level of autonomy within a supportive, highly integrated team environment.

salary: $48 - $60 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Contracting & Negotiation: Lead the creation, redlining, review, and negotiation of complex, multi‑million‑dollar enterprise and hospital supplier agreements.
• End-to-End Sourcing & SCM: Spearhead market analyses, RFP evaluations, vendor selections, and contract executions while delivering measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Portfolio & Category Strategy: Build and execute category, supplier, and contract strategies aligned with long‑term organizational goals.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate directly with senior executives, Legal, IT, Finance, Compliance, and clinical/business leads across the system.
• Leadership & Process Improvement: Champion organizational change, resolve evaluation roadblocks, optimize supply chain operations, and mentor junior contracting team members.

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Contract Administration
• contract negotiations
• Contract Review
• strategic supply chain
• strategic sourcing
• SaaS
• software procurement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).