Director - System Contracting

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). The Director of System Contracting reports to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel. This individual is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the System Contracting Department’s operations. This includes supervising the Contracting Department to ensure intradepartmental efficiency and organization and interdepartmental coordination, collaboration, and communication. In connection with those responsibilities, the Director works closely with CoxHealth departments and operational leaders to understand their contracting needs, requirements, and timelines. This individual plays a crucial role in reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with third-party vendors. The Director of System Contracting seeks to obtain favorable contractual terms and foster positive relationships with key partners to achieve CoxHealth’s financial and operational goals and to strengthen CoxHealth’s overall approach to contract management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
Minimum 5 years contracting or related experience
Strong analytical skills to assess complex contract terms and pricing structures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with departments and vendors.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in contract review and drafting.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage deadlines.
Strength in taking initiative and exercising good judgment and decision-making.
Proficiency in using contract management software and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with the highest degree of integrity and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies or a related field, and/or Juris Doctor
Minimum 2 years healthcare, IT, and/or supply chain experience
Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing all aspects of the System Contracting Department’s operations.
Supervising the Contracting Department to ensure intradepartmental efficiency and organization and interdepartmental coordination, collaboration, and communication.
Working closely with CoxHealth departments and operational leaders to understand their contracting needs, requirements, and timelines.
Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with third-party vendors.
Obtaining favorable contractual terms and fostering positive relationships with key partners to achieve CoxHealth’s financial and operational goals.
Strengthening CoxHealth’s overall approach to contract management.