Strategic Contract Manager: Sourcing & Savings

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., PetInsurance

Discounts Through Partners

Resumo da oferta

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Supply Chain strategy by managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical contracts for best value and supplier performance.

The role covers the full contract lifecycle—from sourcing and market analysis to negotiation, execution, renewal, and ongoing performance management. Collaboration with clinicians, leaders, suppliers, and GPOs is essential to drive savings and standardization.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of related experience in Contract Administration, Project Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, or a related area
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience developing, evaluating, or managing competitive sourcing activities such as RFPs, RFQs, or RFIs
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and commercial business terms
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from inception through completion
• Ability to analyze pricing, savings opportunities, supplier performance, and contract value
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, projects, and contractual activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Responsabilidades

• Managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical contracts and maintaining current, value-producing agreements
• Leading the full contract lifecycle from sourcing strategy and market assessment through negotiation, execution, renewal, and performance management
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions to drive measurable savings and value
• Drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing supplier and pricing agreements directly or through GPO partners
• Developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, including bid strategy, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives for capital equipment, supplies, and services
• Conducting market and spend analysis to develop short-, mid-, and long-term category strategies
• Serving as a primary point of contact for complex supplier and contractual matters
• Building strategic relationships with clinicians, operational leaders, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams from initial strategy through implementation
• Monitoring supplier performance, contract compliance, service levels, savings, and value realization
• Developing dashboards and reports to track KPIs, savings targets, contract performance, and departmental goals
• Presenting sourcing strategies, recommendations, results, and savings opportunities to internal and external stakeholders

Conhecimentos

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Purchasing

Vendor management

Project management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Presentation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Descrição da oferta de emprego

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Supply Chain strategy by managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical contracts for best value and supplier performance.

The role covers the full contract lifecycle—from sourcing and market analysis to negotiation, execution, renewal, and ongoing performance management. Collaboration with clinicians, leaders, suppliers, and GPOs is essential to drive savings and standardization.