Senior Contract Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Senior Contract Manager in Supply Chain Management to lead complex vendor contracts across the system, delivering value and risk management aligned with our mission. You will craft favorable terms and target savings while collaborating with clinical and administrative partners.

Reporting to the Corporate Manager of Non-Clinical Strategic Sourcing, you will negotiate terms, drive savings targets, and shape category strategies, partnering with stakeholders to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and contract management in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate agreements/contracts with vendors, ensuring timely completion and favorable terms.
• Build strategies to reach contract and savings targets aligned with expense management.
• Deliver savings and risk mitigation through contract negotiations.
• Assist management in developing goals for the contracts team.
• Participate in RFP evaluation, market analyses, and contract execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Healthcare Admin

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham IncorporatedMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to work with employees across across the Mass General Brigham system to execute high risk contracts with a variety of vendors in support of our mission to deliver patient care, teaching, research and commitment to the community. Reporting directly to the Corporate Manager of Non-Clinical Strategic Sourcing in Supply Chain Management, the Senior Contract Manager will manage a large portfolio of contracts that range in size, scope, value and complexity. The Senior Contract Manager will focus on delivering high value commercial and business terms in each contract that align with organizational objectives, and identifies and manages organizational risk by negotiating favorable contractual terms. The Senior Contract Manager will assist with determining and developing goals and objectives for the services provided by Supply Chain Management.

Essential Functions

• Negotiate agreements/contracts with vendors, ensuring timely completion, accurate terms, and market competitive rates.
• Build strategies to reach contract and savings targets in line with organizational expense management objectives.
• Deliver savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies as a result of successful contract negotiations.
• Provides advice and guidance to the various contracts team members regarding contract development and negotiations.
• Create, edit, and review the most complex contracts. Signature authority negotiates contracts with significant complexities.
• Assist management in the development of goals and objectives for the contracts team.
• Find opportunities to improve business processes and/or savings opportunities and devise plans to implement these changes.
• Participate in RFP evaluation, market analyses, contract negotiation, and contract execution.
• Assist management with Leadership/Committees across the organization to develop category, vendor, and portfolio strategy.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field of study requiredMaster's Degree in a related field of study preferredEquivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degreeExperience5+ years of strategic sourcing, commercial contracting or contract management in healthcare experience required. 8+ years preferredSignificant experience negotiating software, SaaS, technology, and data-related agreements.Demonstrated strategic sourcing leadership, including RFP execution and supplier consolidation initiatives.Documented savings achievements and measurable value delivery.Strong commercial negotiation skills focused on risk mitigation, business terms, and enterprise-level vendor management.Experience managing a high volume of complex contracts with minimal oversight.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of commercial contractual language in a healthcare setting including PHI, PI, data use, intellectual property rights, copyright issues, and complianceExpertise in contract negotiations, cost savings, vendor management, and customer service.Experience working in fast-paced environment and managing a high volume of work effectivelyAccountable, self-driven and responsible individual who thrives in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to identify and lead critical initiativesExperience negotiating with vendors in the related service lineMust possess excellent written and oral communication skillsExemplify creative problem solving abilitiesPossesses strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines.Strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.Superior communication skills, crafting proposals, and delivering presentations to diverse stakeholders.Exceptional problem-solving, developing innovative solutions for complex vendor and customer challenges.Highly autonomous, mentoring teams and adapting swiftly to evolving industry trends.

Working Schedule

Remote, Monday - Friday full time, eastern standard business hours. Remote hours require a quiet, secure, HIPAA-compliant working stationOnsite presence may be required due to business needs, approximately 1-2x monthly.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type HybridWork Location 399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)Pay Range $79,560.00 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade 7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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