Contracts Manager

HealthTrust Performance Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Contracts Manager II at HealthTrust leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages contract negotiations, and strengthens supplier relationships across assigned categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and guide teams through CLM systems to meet cost, quality, and compliance goals.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, negotiating terms, presenting recommendations to stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery within spend governance of approximately

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or healthcare administration.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial models and proposals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Healthcare sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and CLM processes.
• Experience presenting to executive leaders, clinicians, physicians, or advisory boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives from market analysis through contract implementation.
• Conduct RFI/RFP processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational and member needs.
• Present sourcing recommendations and award decisions to internal stakeholders and advisory boards.
• Manage project timelines, contracting work plans, and documentation within CLM systems.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and category trends to support sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Account Management, Communications, and Contract Administration teams.
• Resolve escalated supplier and customer issues and support audit activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.
• Meet or exceed annual financial and operational performance goals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Negotiation

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

MS Office

Healthcare Sourcing

Presentation Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CLM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Contracts Manager II is responsible for managing strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships within assigned categories. This role supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies that deliver competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, risk mitigation, and member satisfaction. The position manages a portfolio with annual spend responsibility of approximately $50M-$100M and collaborates with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and member advisory groups throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives from market analysis through contract implementation.
• Conduct RFI/RFP processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational and member needs.
• Present sourcing recommendations and award decisions to internal stakeholders and advisory boards.
• Manage project timelines, contracting work plans, and documentation within Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and category trends to support sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Account Management, Communications, and Contract Administration teams.
• Resolve escalated supplier and customer issues and support audit activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.
• Meet or exceed annual financial and operational performance goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial models and supplier proposals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Healthcare sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management processes.
• Experience presenting to executive leaders, clinicians, physicians, or advisory boards.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Category Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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