Contract Manager

Overview

Contract Manager role at Health Trust Performance Group. This position is incentive eligible. Health Trust, part of HCA Healthcare, has committed significant support for team members over three years.

We are looking for a dedicated Contract Manager to negotiate and manage national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the surgery category.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no cost for many services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation
• Dental and vision options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental plans, auto/home insurance, identity protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving and pet insurance, and more
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount
• Fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning
• Consumer discounts and retirement planning resources
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work (paid time off, family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund for eligible colleagues

As the Contract Manager, you are responsible for negotiating industry-leading national agreements for Health Trust in the surgery sector.

• Plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories with guidance from the manager
• Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail
• Translate objectives into project plans for multiple projects and finalize negotiations within designated time frames
• Be highly efficient and productive without sacrificing quality
• Learn product categories and how end-users interface with the products
• Learn in-depth aspects of the portfolio, including features, benefits, and supplier comparisons
• Use supplier knowledge to inform strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks
• Handle categories through SAP (simplified acquisition) or CAP (comprehensive acquisition) processes with guidance as needed
• Lead sourcing for assigned portfolio: market research, RFI/RFP, contract negotiations, and launch
• Present CAP strategies and final awards to customer-led boards
• Oversee supplier relationships during sourcing; participate in supplier reviews and assess new products/technologies
• Build stable relationships with internal customers; communicate with stakeholders and suppliers
• Coordinate bid process communications and term negotiations with suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborate with legal, finance, advisory boards, contract analysts, and portfolio teammates on contract development and launch
• Meet or exceed financial and operational goals in the contracting plan
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct
• Resolve supplier and customer issues escalated by the Portfolio Specialist
• Maintain strong customer relationships with internal and external customers
• Support Health Trust audit engagements as needed

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)
• 1–3 years of related experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation/management, supply chain operations, or related fields
• Knowledge of surgical products is preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Solid knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.