Senior Contracts Manager - Ortho/Spine Implants

DSJ Global; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading healthcare consulting firm in Nashville seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead sourcing and contract negotiations for national agreements in the Surgical Medical Device category. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including medical, vision insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing and national contract negotiation.
• Experience with Medical Device contracts preferred.
• Background in healthcare supply chain highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for national agreements in the Surgery category.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing process including contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams including finance and legal.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Market research

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, or Finance

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - Ortho/Spine Implants

About the Role

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for national agreements within the Surgical Medical Device category. You'll play a key role in driving best-in-class pricing and contract terms for our GPO members, managing a portfolio with an annual spend of $100M-$200M.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for national agreements in the Surgery category, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage sourcing initiatives for categories with low to medium complexity, risk, and sensitivity.
• Own the end-to-end sourcing process: market research, strategy development, RFI/RFP/Bid preparation, contract negotiations, and contract launch.
• Present strategies and award recommendations to internal stakeholders and customer-led advisory boards.
• Oversee supplier relationships during the sourcing process and participate in business reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams including finance, legal, clinical, and portfolio specialists.
• Facilitate project kick-offs and maintain clear communication throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Interface with supply chain executives and end-users during live presentations and advisory board meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, or Finance (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing and national contract negotiation.
• Experience with Medical Device contracts preferred.
• Background in healthcare supply chain highly preferred.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Strategy/Planning and Supply Chain

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitals

Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k).