Manager

Req #: 0000270395 Category: Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department: SC Contracting Pay Range: $99,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Job Title: Manager Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: SC Contracting Req #: 0000270395 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $99,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. The Contract Manager plays a key role in supporting RWJBarnabas Health’s Supply Chain strategy by managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical contracts with a focus on best value, cost savings, standardization, and supplier performance . This position manages the full contract lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, market analysis, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, contract development, execution, renewal, and ongoing performance management. The Contract Manager partners closely with clinical leaders, operational stakeholders, suppliers, and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) to develop sourcing strategies and agreements that support organizational goals. As a Contract Manager, a typical day may include: Managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical contracts and maintaining current, value-producing agreements Leading the full contract lifecycle from sourcing strategy and market assessment through negotiation, execution, renewal, and performance management Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions to drive measurable savings and value Drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing supplier and pricing agreements directly or through GPO partners Developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs , including bid strategy, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations Leading strategic sourcing initiatives for capital equipment, supplies, and services Conducting market and spend analysis to develop short-, mid-, and long-term category strategies Serving as a primary point of contact for complex supplier and contractual matters Building strategic relationships with clinicians, operational leaders, stakeholders, and suppliers Leading multidisciplinary project teams from initial strategy through implementation Monitoring supplier performance, contract compliance, service levels, savings, and value realization Developing dashboards and reports to track KPIs, savings targets, contract performance, and departmental goals Presenting sourcing strategies, recommendations, results, and savings opportunities to internal and external stakeholders This Role Might Be For You If You have experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or project management You enjoy negotiating supplier agreements and identifying opportunities for cost savings and value creation You have experience managing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, or other competitive sourcing processes You understand commercial contract terms and basic legal principles You can analyze market trends, supplier performance, spend, and contract data to make strategic recommendations You are comfortable leading cross-functional teams and balancing diverse stakeholder priorities You can build strong relationships with clinical leaders, operational stakeholders, suppliers, and GPO partners You are comfortable presenting recommendations and influencing decisions across different levels of an organization To Be Considered for the Contract Manager position, you must have: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of related experience in Contract Administration, Project Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, or a related area Experience managing contracts, suppliers, sourcing initiatives, or …

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