Senior Manager Contracts

This position is incentive eligible. This position will work on‑site at the Health Trust corporate office in Nashville, TN.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Health Trust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

As the Senior Manager Contracts, you will be responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization, focused on Medical Device Management (ex: cardiology) ensuring best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. This role’s key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium complexity, risk and sensitivity. The individual will own the negotiation of a portfolio in the spend range of $100m–$200m annually.

• Lead sourcing initiatives including market research, RFI/RFP development, bid execution, and contract negotiations
• Develop and execute contracting strategies that balance cost savings, risk mitigation, and member requirements
• Negotiate comprehensive contract terms including pricing, compliance, supply assurance, and performance obligations
• Manage multiple contracts/categories while meeting timeline and quality expectations

• Present sourcing strategies and award recommendations to internal leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Facilitate alignment with member advisory boards (clinical, supply chain, executive stakeholders)
• Build strong relationships with customers to drive adoption and consensus
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal partners throughout the sourcing lifecycle

• Develop deep knowledge of assigned categories, including:
• Supplier landscape and competitive positioning
• Market trends, cost drivers, and new product pipelines
• Regulatory considerations (e.g., FDA filings where applicable)
• Use insights to anticipate market shifts and strengthen negotiation leverage

• Own and manage project timelines, deliverables, and contracting milestones
• Maintain accurate data within contract lifecycle management systems
• Handle multiple simultaneous sourcing initiatives while ensuring high‑quality outcomes

• Partner with Legal (contract terms and compliance)
• Partner with Finance (pricing analysis and financial modeling)
• Partner with Clinical and advisory boards (decision‑making support)
• Partner with Account management and implementation teams (contract rollout)

• Manage supplier relationships throughout the sourcing process
• Lead business reviews and evaluate supplier performance
• Support issue resolution and escalation management

• Achieve annual financial and operational targets
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Support audits and compliance initiatives as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)
• 3+ years of relevant work experience (strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management)
• Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts in Medical Device Management (cardiology, etc.)
• Healthcare, multi‑site hospital supply chain, GPO experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN required.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on…