Remote Contracts Manager | Risk, Savings & Negotiations

Randstad USA; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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 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

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 negotiations

Contract management

Risk management

Multi-project management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation strategy

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Stakeholder collaboration

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

High School diploma

Job description

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