Senior Manager Contracts

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
  • 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
• Stakeholder & Member Engagement
  • 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
• Category & Market Expertise
  • 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)
• Project & Portfolio Management
  • 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
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • You will partner with the following:
  • Legal (contract terms and compliance)
  • Finance (pricing analysis and financial modeling)
  • Clinical and advisory boards (decision-making support)
  • Account management and implementation teams (contract rollout)
  • Supplier & Relationship Management
    • Manage supplier relationships throughout the sourcing process
    • Lead business reviews and evaluate supplier performance
    • Support issue resolution and escalation management
• Performance & Compliance
  • Achieve annual financial and operational targets
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
  • Support audits and compliance initiatives as needed

What You Will Need

• 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 of 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

Benefits

HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 AirMed 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 years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral Services

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer Discounts

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Rollover Assistance Services

Preferred banking partnerships

Education Assistance

Tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships

Colleague Recognition Program

Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

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