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Contracts Manager II

HealthTrust
Nashville, Tennessee
Full time
5 days ago

This position is incentive eligible.


Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Contracts Manager II 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 Contracts Manager II 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

We are seeking a strategic contract negotiator to join our team as a Contract Manager II focused on the surgery category. This role is responsible for negotiating industry-leading national agreements, ensuring best-in-class pricing, and securing favorable contract terms and conditions. The portfolio managed will represent an annual spend of $50M–$100M, primarily across categories with low complexity, risk, and sensitivity.


Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Contracting

  • Lead the end-to-end sourcing process: market research, strategy development, RFI/RFP preparation, contract negotiation, and contract launch.
  • Present strategies and award recommendations to internal stakeholders and customer-led advisory boards.
  • Collaborate with legal to negotiate and finalize contract terms including pricing, indemnification, failure to supply, and more.

Strategy Development & Risk Mitigation

  • Develop sourcing strategies that address member needs and mitigate risks.
  • Understand the diverse requirements of HealthTrust’s member base (for-profit, non-profit, acute, non-acute, etc.).

Project Management

  • Maintain accurate project timelines and documentation in the Contract Lifecycle Management system.
  • Translate objectives into actionable project plans and meet designated deadlines.

Category & Supplier Knowledge

  • Build knowledge of supplier landscape including ownership, structure, market share, and supply chain.
  • Understand or develop aptitude for the product/service categories within the nursing portfolio.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Facilitate internal team meetings and supplier negotiations.
  • Present to and align with advisory boards composed of clinicians, supply chain executives, and subject matter experts.

Collaboration

  • Work cross-functionally with legal, finance, clinical, portfolio specialists, and account management teams.
  • Support contract implementation and customer-facing initiatives.

Customer & Supplier Relationship Management

  • Manage supplier relationships during sourcing and participate in business reviews.
  • Resolve escalated issues and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of experience in sourcing or contracting
  • Healthcare experience with surgery-related categories is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communicator and presenter, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial models.
  • Professionalism under pressure and a collaborative team player.

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 Contracts Manager II 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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