Procurement and Contract Manager

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Procurement and Contract Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for procurement supporting Fred Hutch’s research line of business. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance with federal and institutional requirements, with a strong emphasis on contract management and ERP system optimization. The position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and conducting research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, it is Washington’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and operates eight clinical care sites, along with hospital network affiliations in five states. Its research and clinical care teams work to discover new cures and make life beyond cancer a reality. Fred Hutch values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect, and seeks employees who bring different perspectives and approaches to problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5–7 years of procurement or sourcing experience.
2–5 years of leadership experience.
Strong contract negotiation and management experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CPSM or C.P.M.
Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations, such as Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, or Jaggaer.
Experience with procurement systems and SaaS tools.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement operations and supervise a subset of Procurement Specialists, including hiring, coaching, performance management, delegating responsibilities, balancing workloads, providing backup support, and assisting with team meetings and training.
Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, and compliance.
Manage contract technology, including training, processes, and system improvements.
Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and best practices to improve efficiency and monitor ongoing compliance.
Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and vendor selection based on cost, quality, and performance.
Manage supplier debarment risk and complete financial due diligence as required.
Monitor procurement metrics, ensure quality control, and support audits.
Support and optimize procurement and ERP systems, such as Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Jaggaer, and drive process improvements.
Collaborate with leadership and other departments to identify and develop innovative strategies to support Fred Hutch’s requirements for goods and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.