**Description** This position is incentive eligible. **Introduction** Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Contract Manager II? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. **Benefits** HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Contract Manager II like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Manager Contracts II if responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the area of Pharmacy Services. Objective is to ensure best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. Position's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium spend, complexity, risk and sensitivity. Position may have some responsibility for other types of categories for the purposes of development and workload allocation. It is preferred that the individual possess knowledge or experience in principles and concepts related to sourcing and contract management. Individual may require time to build knowledge of the industry, organization, processes, suppliers and customers. Individual will follow standard practices and policies in analyzing situations and data and solve a range of straightforward problems. **What you will do in this role includes:** + Ability to plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from manager + Understanding or aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products + With guidance from manager, Individual must be able to use knowledge about supplier to executive strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks. + Strategy Development, Validation, and Risk Mitigation for assigned projects + The individual is responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI/RFP, contract negotiations, and contract launch. + Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and review new products/technologies as they arise in assigned categories + Communications are primarily focused on effective and efficient communications with internal stakeholders and suppliers, with limited communication to customers + Collaborate with key stakeholders (leadership, legal staff, finance, advisory boards, contract analysts, account management) throughout the sourcing process. + Meet/exceed financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan. + Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct. + Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct. + Resolve supplier and/or customer issues, as escalated. Customers are internal and external. **What qualifications you will need:** + Accredited College Bachelor's Degree preferred (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance) - Required + 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts - Preferred + Contract Management - Preferred + Supply Chain Operations - Preferred In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Contract Manager II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.