Contract Manager

Vizient•Chicago, IL

19d

About The Position

In this role, you will manage the preparation, negotiation, execution, and distribution of member contracts that support strategic business objectives and revenue growth. You will serve as a key business partner across Strategy, Life Sciences, Service, Sales, Legal, Finance, Business Operations, and Data Operations teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and efficiently managed. You will leverage your subject matter expertise to streamline contract processes, enhance sales productivity, and drive operational excellence while supporting company goals and delivering value to members and stakeholders.

Requirements

2 or more years of relevant experience required
Experience in contracting or similar detailed process driven role required
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong Microsoft application skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage established book of business Renewal portfolio by preparing and distributing standard agreements at least 3 months in advance of effective date.
Support Sales Leadership and team to construct and edit standard and non-standard agreements as well as direct process guidance as needed.
Train internal sales and service team members and external business partners on contracting best practices.
Create complex membership and consulting SOW’s that detail scope of work and adhere to data documentation regulations for clients, internal cross collaborations, and 3rd party partnerships.
Own structure and content of contracting templates and work with business leadership on documenting product offerings.
Triage Level 1 through Level 3 contract support and inquiries through existing contract request mailbox within established time guidelines.
Develop and process individual and corporate subcontractor agreements.
Initiate and negotiate overarching Master Services Agreements for the domain.
Track contract workflow and life cycle for reportable business metrics.
Act as Privacy and Compliance Team liaison for the Strategic Growth Domain by researching and preparing relevant documents as needed such as NDA’s and BAA’s.
Ensure requirements for contracting state data products are in line with documented regulations.
Work in conjunction with Finance, Accounting, and Data Operations Teams to obtain contracting business approvals, detail, and related history when needed.
Work with assigned legal counsel and provide direction to paralegal support for creating contracts, legal language changes, and final drafts of agreements.
Participates in overall client contracting process both internally and externally.
Liaise with Corporate RFP team to review legal terms related to the business segment.