Strategic Healthcare Contracts Manager

HealthTrust Performance Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HealthTrust Performance Group is seeking a Contracts Manager to negotiate national agreements for clinical product categories, ensuring best-in-class pricing, favorable contract terms, and value for members. You will manage sourcing initiatives from market analysis through contract implementation, collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to meet financial and operational goals.

The role focuses on leading sourcing activities, developing strategies, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of strategic sourcing and negotiating clinical contracts preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including market research, RFIs, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories with guidance from leadership.
• Manage project timelines and multiple priorities to ensure timely completion of contracting initiatives.
• Analyze supplier proposals, market trends, financial models, and contract terms.
• Present sourcing recommendations and award strategies to member advisory boards and executive committees.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Contract Operations, Account Management, and other cross-functional teams to deliver successful contracting outcomes.
• Resolve supplier and customer issues and support audit activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and business conduct standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Project management

Contract interpretation

Microsoft Office

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

HealthTrust Performance Group is seeking a Contracts Manager to negotiate national agreements for clinical product categories, ensuring best-in-class pricing, favorable contract terms, and value for members. You will manage sourcing initiatives from market analysis through contract implementation, collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to meet financial and operational goals.

The role focuses on leading sourcing activities, developing strategies, and coordinating with