Manager, Contracts & Vendor Management

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.•Princeton, NJ

66d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. The Manager, Contracts and Vendor Management, is responsible for overseeing the Information System's contract lifecycle and software asset management strategy. This role ensures compliance with best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, optimizes software licensing, and manages vendor relationships to drive cost savings, operational efficiency and mitigation of risk. The Manager, Contracts and Software Assets, is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in contract negotiation strategies, software procurement strategies, asset tracking, and risk mitigation. The Manager will be managing significant improvements to existing processes often impacting cross-functional business processes and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Law, IT, or a related field (MBA or JD is a plus).
10+ years of experience in contract management, software asset management, procurement, or IT vendor management.
Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation strategies, and risk management principles.
Experience with software licensing models (SaaS, perpetual, subscription) and asset management tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-of-the-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and executing contracts.
Ensure contracts comply with company policies, industry regulations, legal standards and Information System best practices.
Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and service level agreements (SLAs).
Work closely with legal, procurement, finance, and Integra Leaders to align contract strategies with business objectives and Information Systems best practices.
Proactively Track contract renewals, amendments, and expirations, proactively addressing risks.
Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses, subscriptions, and usage to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through license/resource utilization, consolidation, and alternative licensing models.
Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate best practices into procurement, new system onboarding, and decommissioning processes.
Monitor software spend and identify areas for cost optimization.
Assess and mitigate risks related to software non-compliance, unauthorized software usage, and contract liabilities.
Partner with finance to develop software budget forecasts and track expenditures.
Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on contract and software asset-related risks and opportunities.
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract terms, software compliance, procurement process and best practices.
Develop reports and dashboards to track contract review performance and cost savings.
Run effective meetings with all stakeholders (IS, Finance, Procurement…) to review requisitions/SOW and ensure the P&L match our contractual commitments
Facilitate Quarterly business reviews with vendors and stakeholders where applicable to track progress and value creation.