Contracting & Procurement Manager

R1 RCM•Remote, TN, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. As our Contracting & Procurement Manager, you will work as a strategic partner to the Head of Procurement and total team support, responsible for driving procurement programs, category execution, vendor governance, and systems integrity across corporate spend. This role combines program management, category management, sourcing execution, vendor performance oversight, and tool ownership to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. The role will own key procurement enablers such as savings tracking, governance forums, and CLM tools (Conga and Salesforce), lead cross‑functional initiatives including the Software Review Board, and potentially manage at least one spend category—likely in IT and/or Corporate Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Program Management
3+ years of experience managing IT contracts
Hands‑on experience with sourcing processes including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

e-Sourcing tools preferred
Proven vendor negotiation experience across various contract types
Effective communicator within cross‑functional teams
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work independently at a fast pace in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Procurement to manage procurement activities across corporate categories including IT, HR, Marketing, Legal, and other shared services
Maintain enterprise savings trackers; partner with Finance to validate budgeted spend, forecasts, and realized savings
Support leadership with reporting, metrics, presentations, and ongoing operational cadence
Track and communicate procurement performance against defined KPIs and category objectives
Own category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives
Lead negotiations to ensure optimal pricing, value, and contractual terms
Perform ongoing market research to identify alternate suppliers and benchmarking opportunities
Build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to influence demand and buying decisions
Facilitate end‑to‑end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes
Normalize and analyze vendor responses to ensure objective, data‑driven comparisons
Lead stakeholder scoring, ranking, and decision workflows
Coordinate vendor presentations, demos, and reference checks
Support implementation of sourcing strategies and contract award recommendations
Establish, maintain, and evaluate vendor relationships to reduce risk, improve performance, and drive efficiencies
Manage vendor contract lifecycle including cost management, SLA adherence, compliance, and performance tracking
Create and maintain vendor performance metrics; proactively resolve issues and escalate risks
Assist with coordination and preparation of vendor Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Utilize IT and contract knowledge to assist in negotiating contract terms, conditions, amendments, and renewals
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and IT to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements
Lead and facilitate the Software Review Board, including intake, stakeholder alignment, decision documentation, and follow‑through
Demonstrate strong risk identification and escalation practices to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
Serve as functional owner for Contract Lifecycle Management tools (Conga and Salesforce)
Ensure data integrity, standardized workflows, reporting accuracy, and user adoption
Support enhancements, testing, training, and process improvements
Develop analytics and insights to drive cost savings and improved vendor performance