Contract Manager

IU Health•Plainfield, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Manager plays a key role in supporting IU Health's supply chain strategy by partnering with sourcing leaders, suppliers, legal, and finance teams to review, negotiate, and execute contracts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship building, problem-solving, and learning the business side of healthcare operations. The role offers exposure to high-impact initiatives, complex vendor partnerships, and large-scale contracting efforts that directly support patient care and organizational growth. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required.
Requires 3-7 years of relevant experience.
Requires in depth knowledge of interpreting policy and ensuring adherence with contracts.
Requires knowledge with tracking and reporting financial risk and budgeting.
Requires proficiency in PSA and Microsoft Office (with emphasis on Excel).

Responsibilities

Responsible for assigned supplier contracts, including the oversight of the overall contracts management process for a category of spend.
Designs, implements, manages, and audits the contract administration processes for multiple types of contracts (including master agreements, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, and product and service agreements) and functions with focus on working ahead of contract expirations.
Utilizes the correct IU Health approved legal templates and leads agreements through the correct signature workflows with support from the Category Manager, Finance, and Legal.
Leads and manages contract negotiations with suppliers (with collaboration and support from the Category Manager), tracking all documents and contract redlines.
Leads the process of analyzing contract issues to identify and minimize risks and optimize value for the organization, in addition to assisting with troubleshooting supply disruption events with appropriate internal and external teams.
Coordinates legal review of contracts with the Category Manager and other stakeholders (end user, Legal, Finance, Information Services, Privacy, etc.).
Ensures compliance with company policy and contractual obligations, including spend and market share commitments.
Develops contract practice standards and operating procedures.
Supports the RFx process from issuance to award.
Supports and actively engages in training, guidance, and education of new and existing staff.
Manages supplier onboarding, supplier credentialing, and rebate tracking, ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.