Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Manager

HealthTrust Performance Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Contracts Manager II at HealthTrust leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages contract negotiations, and strengthens supplier relationships across assigned categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and guide teams through CLM systems to meet cost, quality, and compliance goals.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, negotiating terms, presenting recommendations to stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery within spend governance of approximately

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or healthcare administration.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial models and proposals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Healthcare sourcing and contract negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and CLM processes.
• Experience presenting to executive leaders, clinicians, physicians, or advisory boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives from market analysis through contract implementation.
• Conduct RFI/RFP processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational and member needs.
• Present sourcing recommendations and award decisions to internal stakeholders and advisory boards.
• Manage project timelines, contracting work plans, and documentation within CLM systems.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, market conditions, and category trends to support sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Account Management, Communications, and Contract Administration teams.
• Resolve escalated supplier and customer issues and support audit activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.
• Meet or exceed annual financial and operational performance goals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Negotiation

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

MS Office

Healthcare Sourcing

Presentation Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CLM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Contracts Manager II at HealthTrust leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages contract negotiations, and strengthens supplier relationships across assigned categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and guide teams through CLM systems to meet cost, quality, and compliance goals.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, negotiating terms, presenting recommendations to stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery within spend governance of approximately