Senior Contract Manager

Overview

This fully remote role within the U.S. focuses on strategic contracting leadership for complex, high-value, high-risk supplier agreements. The Senior Contract Manager serves as a contracting advisor, leading negotiations, managing end-to-end contract lifecycle activities, and driving contracting excellence across assigned business categories.

The position reports to the Director of Procurement. This role is an individual contributor with no direct reports and involves no travel.

Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Leadership

• Lead negotiation and execution of highly complex agreements, including:
  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Software and SaaS agreements
  • Technology licensing agreements
  • Business process outsourcing agreements
  • Professional services contracts
  • Healthcare-related supplier agreements
  • Amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Develop and execute contracting strategies aligned with enterprise business objectives.
• Serve as lead negotiator on high-value, high-risk, and executive-level supplier engagements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual, commercial, operational, and risk implications of supplier relationships.
• Balance business objectives with legal, compliance, operational, and financial requirements.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage contracts through the full lifecycle, including intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, governance, renewal, amendment, and termination.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise contracting policies, approval requirements, and Delegation of Authority guidelines.
• Drive timely contract execution while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, obligations, and performance gaps.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary contract management advisor for assigned categories and business functions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, category managers, sourcing professionals, legal counsel, and suppliers.
• Participate in supplier strategy discussions and complex sourcing initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into practical contractual solutions.

Risk Management and Governance

• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Information Protection, Cybersecurity, and Risk teams to address regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Identify emerging contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal governance activities.
• Promote consistent contract governance practices.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide guidance and mentoring to Contract Managers and contract management associates.
• Support onboarding, knowledge sharing, and capability development initiatives.
• Assist the Associate Director in establishing best practices and operating procedures.
• Lead special projects and enterprise-wide process improvement efforts.

Vendor Partner Oversight

• Provide day-to-day guidance and quality oversight for outsourced contract management resources.
• Review work product for quality, consistency, and policy compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendor partners.
• Support operational governance and performance management activities.

Operational Excellence

• Use contracting technologies and workflow tools to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Identify opportunities to automate or standardize contracting activities.
• Track and report key operational metrics, including:
  • Contract cycle time
  • Renewal completion
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Contract quality
  • Workload management
• Contribute to enterprise transformation initiatives involving contract lifecycle management technologies and process redesign.

Key Attributes and Measures of Success

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, business, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex negotiations and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management systems
• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Passion for improving customer and business outcomes
• Successfully negotiate and execute complex enterprise agreements
• Reduce contract cycle times while maintaining risk controls
• Improve stakeholder experience and satisfaction
• Ensure high-quality, compliant contract execution
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and procurement partners
• Mentor and strengthen the broader contract management team
• Drive measurable improvements in contracting processes, governance, and technology adoption

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, strategic sourcing, legal operations, supplier management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles, commercial terms, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience managing supplier contracts across multiple categories and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, JD, or related advanced degree.
• Healthcare, managed care, or healthcare services industry experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise procurement, sourcing, or supplier management organizations.
• Experience with Icertis, Coupa, Zip, Ariba, or similar procurement and contract management platforms.
• Contract Management certification (NCMA, IACCM/WorldCC, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).
• Experience leading outsourced or global contract management teams.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with AI capabilities with contract life cycle

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range (annual): $104,000 - $143,000 per year
• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Other opportunities

Location

• Fully remote within the U.S.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Reporting line: Director of Procurement
• Travel: No travel
• Work setup requirements:
  • Dedicated space to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
  • Self-provided internet service must meet minimum requirements: download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps.
  • Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
  • The employer may require an internet upgrade if needed.

Application Deadline

• 11-16-2026