Contracts Manager

Randstad USA; Boston (MA); A distancia; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad USA seeks a Contract Manager to join its Strategic Supply Chain team in a remote role with occasional travel to hospital sites as needed. The position involves negotiating and executing a broad range of supplier agreements, managing risk, and delivering savings while maintaining compliance with internal policies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or contract management, a Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance, and strong communication skills to

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commercial contracting or contract management
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field
• Strong understanding of contract language addressing risk, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, identifying risk and delivering cost savings
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing a high volume of work
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines
• Strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs and technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accountable, self-directed and responsible individual who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and support critical initiatives
• Creative problem-solving ability

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate and manage a broad range of agreements with suppliers, ensuring timely completion, accurate terms and market-competitive rates
• Create, prepare, review, redline and edit assigned contracts in accordance with internal policies and compliance standards
• Identify and manage contractual, financial, operational and compliance risk through negotiation and cross-functional consultation
• Build strategies to reach contracting and savings objectives aligned with organizational goals
• Deliver savings, risk mitigation and operational efficiencies through successful contract negotiations
• Analyze contract performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance outcomes
• Ensure internal contract documents and contract management system records are accurate and well maintained
• Maintain excellent working relationships with business owners, operational leaders, cross-functional colleagues and suppliers
• Provide subject-matter expertise and thoughtful recommendations to influence decision-making
• Identify when interdepartmental expertise is required and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT and other functions as appropriate
• Seek opportunities to consolidate suppliers, lower costs and improve operational efficiency
• Participate in RFP evaluation, market analysis, contract negotiation and contract execution

Conocimientos

Contract negotiations

Contract management

Risk management

Multi-project management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation strategy

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Stakeholder collaboration

Self-directed work

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

High School diploma

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity to work with teams across a well-respected, very establlished hospital system to negotiate and execute a broad range of agreements in support of our mission to deliver outstanding medical care and world-class research. Reporting to a Corporate Manager within Strategic Supply Chain, the Contract Manager independently manages a portfolio of agreements, including higher- risk contracts. The Contract Manager identifies and manages risk, negotiates favorable contractual terms and costs, and delivers savings and operational efficiencies. This position is remote with travel to hospital sites as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commercial contracting or contract management
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field
• strong understanding of contractual language addressing risk, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, identifying risk and delivering cost savings
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing a high volume of work
• strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines
• strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs and technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accountable, self-directed and responsible individual who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and support critical initiatives
• Creative problem-solving ability

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to connect effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate with individuals of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization
• Ability to quickly build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders, leadership and suppliers
• Solid problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Expertise in contract negotiations, cost savings, supplier management and customer service
• Ability to provide subject-matter expertise related to contract risk management
• Ability to influence decision-making by providing thoughtful recommendations
• Ability to identify when interdepartmental expertise is required and coordinate successful outcomes
• Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn and adapt quickly

salary: $40 - $50 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage a broad range of agreements with suppliers, ensuring timely completion, accurate terms and market-competitive rates
• Create, prepare, review, redline and edit assigned contracts in accordance with internal policies and compliance standards
• Identify and manage contractual, financial, operational and compliance risk through negotiation and cross-functional consultation
• Build strategies to reach contracting and savings objectives aligned with organizational goals
• Deliver savings, risk mitigation and operational efficiencies through successful contract negotiations
• Analyze contract performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance outcomes
• Ensure internal contract documents and contract management system records are accurate and well maintained
• Maintain excellent working relationships with business owners, operational leaders, cross-functional colleagues and suppliers
• Provide subject-matter expertise and thoughtful recommendations to influence decision-making
• Identify when interdepartmental expertise is required and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT and other functions as appropriate
• Seek opportunities to consolidate suppliers, lower costs and improve operational efficiency
• Participate in RFP evaluation, market analysis, contract negotiation and contract execution

Skills

• Contract Administration
• contract negotiations
• Contract Negotiation
• strategic sourcing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School (required)