East Saint Louis, Illinois
Contract Manager Job Opening in East Saint Louis, Illinois - Job Title: Contract Manager
Diversity Search Group
East St. Louis, IL
Attention Job Seekers!
We are currently seeking to fill a full-time Contract Manager position located in East St. Louis, IL
Salary: Negotiable
Job Summary
The Contract Manager?s role is to ensure consistent management of all proposals and contracts. This generally includes oversight of the contract management process, as well as development of specific standards for bidding and submission, contract negotiations and document management. The Contract Manager?s role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments, including clinical operations, project management, account management, business operations and finance.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost targets
Develop and execute negotiation strategies that minimize potential losses and benefit the healthcare organization?s -financial performance
Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients -about contractual issues
Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal
Reports to chief business operations officer
Supervises proposals and contract development staff
Aligns with managers of business operations, including relevant divisions of finance, legal and project development
Skills Summary
Ability to apply organizational standards relevant to developing requests for proposals, negotiating terms and drafting contracts
Ability to interact with the finance, legal and project development staff members
Oversee organizational contract development, management activities and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance
Ensure contracts and proposals are properly entered into the organizational databases and securely maintained
Develop standards for contracts, presentations of budget, payment terms, general language and provisions
Perform appropriate clinical, administrative and operational research to support proposal and contract development
Conduct contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, facilitate pricing discussion and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverables.
Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input; organizational needs and expectations.
Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments.
Interface with insurance companies regarding adequacy of coverage and purchasing needs.
Serve as primary organizational contact during contract negotiations.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in business, healthcare management or related field (An advanced degree may be preferred)
Prior work experience in a contract management role (i.e. purchasing or contracting)
Proficient in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses.
Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
Strong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to demonstrate excellent negotiating and persuasive skills
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
contract management, proposal and purchasing: 3 years
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