Manager, Contracts & Vendor Management

Manager, Contracts and Vendor Management

Changing lives. Building careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. The Manager, Contracts and Vendor Management, is responsible for overseeing the Information System's contract lifecycle and software asset management strategy. This role ensures compliance with best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, optimizes software licensing, and manages vendor relationships to drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and mitigation of risk. The Manager, Contracts and Software Assets, is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in contract negotiation strategies, software procurement strategies, asset tracking, and risk mitigation. The Manager will be managing significant improvements to existing processes often impacting cross-functional business processes and outcomes.

Supervision will be provided by the Director, Office of CIO. No direct staff but may supervise contractors or internal resources as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

IS / IT contracts Management and software asset management :

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and executing contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, industry regulations, legal standards, and Information System best practices.
• Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Work closely with legal, procurement, finance, and Integra Leaders to align contract strategies with business objectives and Information Systems best practices.
• Proactively track contract renewals, amendments, and expirations, proactively addressing risks.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses, subscriptions, and usage to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through license / resource utilization, consolidation, and alternative licensing models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate best practices into procurement, new system onboarding, and decommissioning processes.

Financial & Risk Management :

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting :

Desired Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required for this position.

Tools and Equipment Used

PC and PC related hardware and software, Microsoft OS and MS Office Suite, Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project).

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, and the ideal candidate will be based out of Princeton, NJ. The hybrid schedule requires in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Salary Pay Range : $109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD Salary. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional Description for Pay Transparency : Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and / or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following https : / / jobs.integralife.com / total-rewards / Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices : EEO Is the Law (https : / / www.eeoc.gov) | EOE including Disability / Protected Veterans (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / eeoc / publications / ada_veterans_employers.cfm) Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / eeoc / publications / fs-ada.cfm). If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at careers@integralife.com. Unsolicited Agency Submission Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate's name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.