Manager Contracts- Strategic Sourcing

Description Summary: The Contracts Manager is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of assigned strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives. Working in close partnership with Service Line Directors, the Strategic Sourcing team, and key clinical and business stakeholders, this role develops and executes best-in-class category strategies that deliver cost, quality, and service value. Key responsibilities include development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), supplier evaluations, contract drafting/redlining and negotiation, and driving to fully executed agreements. The Manager also manages awarded suppliers post-implementation, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and effectively communicates initiative status, timelines, and outcomes. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Collaborates with Service Line Directors, sourcing teams, and clinical/business stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, requirements, and category-specific terms. Manages end‐to‐end sourcing initiatives, including developing RFPs, coordinating supplier evaluations, summarizing results, and presenting recommendations. Drafts, redlines, negotiates, and manages agreements in accordance with CHRISTUS standards and processes. Develops and manages multiple project plans, ensuring clear communication of timelines, status, risks, and outcomes. Collaborates with Finance to provide analytics and cost-impact assessments supporting award recommendations. Completes contract checklist and launch package requirements upon contract award; supports implementation and compliance activities. Builds and maintains strategic supplier and facility‐level stakeholder relationships; participates in supplier business reviews as needed. Identifies opportunities for custom contracts to increase contract coverage and close gaps across the CHRISTUS Health system. Follows CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to HIPAA to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of PHI. Limited travel for meetings, team support, and project oversight may be required. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree required Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required Experience 3 or more years of contract negotiation, sourcing event management, and drafting/redlining experience in a healthcare, hospital, IDN, or GPO environment required. Experience managing formal solicitations (bids, RFPs) required Experience collaborating with cross-functional clinical and business stakeholders preferred Strong analytical, total-cost assessment, project management, and communication skills preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications None required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time