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Senior Contract Manager/Consulting & Professional Services

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
Summary Responsible to lead contract team in the interpretation and formulation of contracts, and supports team members in understanding policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards. Facilitates effective implementation of contract responsibilities within program objectives and requirements. Reviews and resolves the most complex issues and contracts. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Negotiate agreements with vendors ensuring timely completion, accurate terms and market competitive rates. -Build strategies to reach contract and savings targets in line with organizational expense management objectives -Deliver savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies as a result of successful contract negotiations -Provides advice and guidance to the various contracts team members regarding contract development and negotiations. -Create, edit and review the most complex contracts. -Assist management in the development of goals and objectives for the contracts team. -Find opportunities to improve business processes and/or savings opportunities and devise plans to implement these changes -Participate in RFP evaluation, market analyses, contract negotiation and contract execution Education Bachelor's Degree Finance required or Master's Degree Finance preferred Experience Healthcare contracts management experience 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expertise in contract negotiations, cost savings, vendor management, and customer service. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines. Strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Exemplify creative problem solving abilities. Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn and adapt quickly. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.