Contract Review Specialist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Contract Review Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of supplier agreements across the organization. You will support Category Managers, administer contracts, monitor renewals, and drive savings initiatives within the CLM system.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in contract management. Strong writing, analytical skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of contract management experience.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier agreements through the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, execution, amendment, renewal, and termination.
• Maintain contract records and metadata within the CLM system.
• Draft and redline agreements, amendments, SOWs, and related documents.
• Monitor contract expirations, notice periods, and renewal opportunities.
• Partner with Category Managers to support sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Develop reports and dashboards related to contract activity and cycle times.

Job description

Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The Contract Review Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating the contract lifecycle for supplier agreements across the organization. This role supports Category Managers by administering contracts, managing renewals, supporting savings initiatives, coordinating legal review activities, and serving as a key resource for the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system. The position enables sourcing professionals to focus on strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, and value creation while ensuring strong governance, compliance, and contract execution.

What You Will Do

• Manage supplier agreements through the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, execution, amendment, renewal, and termination.
• Maintain contract records and metadata within the CLM system.
• Draft and redline agreements, amendments, SOWs, and related documents.
• Monitor contract expirations, notice periods, and renewal opportunities.
• Partner with Category Managers to support sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Assist with savings opportunities and savings realization tracking.
• Support supplier transitions and contract implementations.
• Develop reports and dashboards related to contract activity and cycle times.
• Serve as a CLM system resource and support continuous process improvement.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years relevant experience Required
• Previous experience with contract management Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Contract management experience (Required proficiency)
• Problem solving attitude and aptitude (Required proficiency)
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills (Required proficiency)
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Required proficiency)
• Experience with business case development (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrate strong analytical, communication and writing skills (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to collaborate with others (Required proficiency)
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously, work efficiently under pressure, seek appropriate supervisory input where needed, while meeting tight deadlines (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work with business stakeholders and supplier representatives (Required proficiency)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to be flexible and reasonably self-directed in a fast paced environment (Required proficiency)
• Critical thinking skills – asks questions, looks at the broader picture (Required proficiency)
• Quick learner, Inquisitive and motivated (Required proficiency)
• Customer focused (Required proficiency)
• Experience working in a healthcare provider environment, or with medical products, is a plus (Preferred proficiency)
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and contract management systems is preferred (Preferred proficiency)
• Reduction in contract cycle time. (Preferred proficiency)
• Improved Category Manager capacity. (Preferred proficiency)
• Savings projects supported and implemented (Preferred proficiency)
• Improved contract renewal management. (Preferred proficiency)
• Improved CLM adoption and contract data quality. (Preferred proficiency)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE

$92,100.00 - $117,400.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.