Senior Manager Contracts - Medical Device

Senior Manager Contracts - Medical Device

This position is incentive eligible. This position will work on-site at the HealthTrust corporate office in Nashville, TN. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. As the Senior Contract Manager, you will be responsible for negotiating industry-leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization (GPO) in the area of Surgical Medical Device - Ortho & Spine.

Responsibilities include : negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the area of Surgery. Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. Position's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium complexity, risk and sensitivity. Individual will own the negotiation of a portfolio in the spend range of $100m-$200m annually. Position may have some responsibility for other types of categories for the purposes of development and workload allocation. Under general supervision, the individual is responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. The process includes market research, strategy development, RFI / RFP / Bid preparation, contract negotiations (pricing and terms), gaining consensus on award decisions, and launching the contracts. Present contract strategies and final award recommendations to internal stakeholders via the Functional Team Meeting and Dry Run meetings. Internal stakeholders include HealthTrust Senior Leaders and Functional Team members including finance, legal, clinical, portfolio specialists and others. Responsible for Strategy Validation and Final Award presentations to applicable customer-led Advisory Boards. Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and review new products / technologies as they arise. Build stable working relationships with customers with interaction primarily being through contract communications and presentation to boards. Facilitate conversations with internal functional team during project kick-off to gather feedback, opinions, and alignment of resource needs to meet contracting initiative timelines. Communication of bid process, negotiation status, agreement on terms, financial proposal concerns and other matters with supplier and internal team. Interfacing with key supply chain executives and end-users in a live environment presenting and / or gaining commitment (advisory boards and supply chain board).

Requirements include : Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance). 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation of national agreements. Medical Device contracts (Ortho & Spine), preferred. Healthcare supply chain experience is highly preferred. Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN required.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Manager Contracts - Medical Device opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. 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.