Director, Contract Administration

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of Contract Administration to lead enterprise-wide contract operations, ensuring data integrity, pricing accuracy, and timely amendments. The role drives process improvements, automation, and strategic initiatives across Sourcing, Legal, Technology and business leadership.

You will develop talent, coach teams, and present performance trends to senior leadership, while aligning priorities with client needs and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant contract administration or operations experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong knowledge of contract data integrity and pricing operations.
• Proven track record implementing automation and reporting solutions.
• Ability to collaborate across sourcing, legal, technology and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration data management, pricing, amendments and updates.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility to support clients.
• Establish quality controls, service standards, metrics, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to resolve issues and drive initiatives.
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and technology solutions.
• Prioritize workload, plan resources, manage queues and SLAs.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management.
• Develop and execute operational strategies for scalability and continuous improvement.
• Present performance trends and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Contract administration

Pricing operations

Data integrity

Process improvement

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automation software

Reporting tools

Technology enhancements

Job description

## Director, Contract AdministrationTX Irving Corporate OfficeApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobRequisition ID: 35525RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:** In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide contract administration operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of contract data, pricing, amendments, and related services. You will drive operational excellence through process optimization, quality standards, technology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to resolve complex issues, align operational priorities with business objectives, and enhance the client experience. You will provide strategic leadership, develop talent, and foster a high-performing team focused on service delivery and organizational success. **Responsibilities:** * Oversee contract administration operations, including contract data management, pricing, amendments, extensions, and updates.* Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of contract information to support client and business needs.* Establish and monitor quality controls, service standards, performance metrics, and operational processes.* Collaborate with Sourcing, Legal, Technology, and business leaders to resolve complex issues and advance strategic initiatives.* Drive process improvements, automation, reporting enhancements, and technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and client experience.* Direct workload prioritization, resource planning, queue management, and service-level performance to meet business objectives.* Provide leadership in resolving escalated contract interpretation, pricing, and data integrity issues.* Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management, training, and professional development.* Develop and execute operational strategies that strengthen team capabilities, scalability, and continuous improvement.* Present operational performance, emerging trends, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. **Qualifications:** * Relevant degree preferred.* 7 or more years of relevant experience required.* Experience leading teams, developing talent, and managing operational performance.* Strong knowledge of contract administration, pricing operations, data integrity, and process improvement.* Experience implementing technology enhancements, automation, reporting solutions, and operational efficiencies.* Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that support business objectives and service excellence.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.* Ability to collaborate across business functions, influence leaders, and resolve complex operational challenges.* Experience establishing performance metrics, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Willingness to travel.**Estimated Hiring Range:**At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00.This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers**Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.