Senior Manager Contracts

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Senior Contracts Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Senior Manager Contracts where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Negotiate national agreements for Surgery, ensuring best pricing and contract terms.
• Focus on sourcing initiatives with low to medium complexity, risk, and sensitivity.
• Manage a portfolio with an annual spend of $100m-$200m.
• May handle other categories for development and workload allocation.
• Conduct market research, strategy development, RFI/RFP/Bid preparation, contract negotiations, and launch contracts.
• Present contract strategies and award recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Validate strategies and present final awards to customer-led Advisory Boards.
• In-depth knowledge of product features, comparisons, operational impact, future pipeline, FDA filings, cost drivers, raw materials, new market entrants, and reimbursement dynamics.
• Negotiate thorough contract terms with minimal oversight.
• Key terms include pricing, termination rights, indemnification, competitive pricing, failure to supply remedies, liabilities, confidentiality, supplier performance, information security, and intellectual property rights.
• Oversee supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
• Build stable working relationships with customers through contract communications and board presentations.
• Facilitate effective communications with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and advisory boards.
• Communicate bid process, negotiation status, agreement terms, financial proposals, and other matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)
• 3+ years of relevant experience: strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, and supply chain operations is required.
• Healthcare knowledge is preferred.

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Manager Contracts opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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