Manager Capital Contracting and Procurement

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement match

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Procurement Manager for the UCHlth Facilities Design Const team in Colorado. The role manages contracting, procurement, and governance to align with capital program goals and regulatory requirements, while fostering vendor relationships and process improvement.

The position involves leading procurement activities for design, construction, consulting services, and related equipment, ensuring transparent and efficient acquisition in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, supply chain, public administration, or related field.
• 5 years of procurement, contracting, construction administration, or related experience, including experience supporting capital projects, construction procurement, or complex facilities programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental goals, standards, procurement strategies aligned with the capital program objectives.
• Manage procurement and contracting activities for capital projects and related professional services.
• Coordinate RFQs, RFPs, bid packages, proposal evaluations, contract development, negotiation support, and vendor selection.
• Monitor compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, departmental contracts, and vendor performance.
• Develop procurement standards, templates, workflows, and governance with Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department:

UCHlth Facilities Design Const

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:

Days

Pay:

$52.33 - $83.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Manages contracting, procurement, solicitation, and procurement governance activities to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. Promotes consistent, transparent, compliant, and efficient acquisition of planning, design, construction, consulting, equipment, and related services while supporting strategic capital program goals, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing departmental goals, standards, procurement strategies, and objectives that support the capital program and organizational strategic plan. Manages procurement and contracting activities for capital projects and related professional services, including procurement schedules, solicitation documentation, contract records, and vendor communications.

Manages staff, consultant, and stakeholder relationships related to procurement activities. Coordinates RFQs, RFPs, bid packages, proposal evaluations, contract development, negotiation support, and execution activities while providing guidance to project teams on procurement strategies, bid reviews, and vendor selection processes.

Monitors compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, departmental contracts, and vendor performance. Develops and maintains procurement standards, templates, workflows, and governance practices in partnership with Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Supports business analysis, reporting, audits, records management, and vendor onboarding initiatives. Develops procurement tracking tools and leads continuous improvement projects that increase standardization, transparency, operational efficiency, and service excellence.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, supply chain, public administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of procurement, contracting, construction administration, or related experience, including experience supporting capital projects, construction procurement, or complex facilities programs.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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