Contract Manager - Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore, MD 21202
About the Job
Mercy Medical Center, recognized as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies(Newsweek) and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers (Forbes) in 2024, is hiring a Contract Manager! Come join our family of dedicated professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities:Mercy Health Services is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to work in its Health System.
The primary responsibilities of the Contract Manager includes working with vendors to achieve the optimal contractual position together, exploring savings opportunities and coordinating product standardization efforts across Mercy Health Services. The Contract Manager researches and develops background data to support the negotiation of purchasing agreements, and has full responsibility for the timely and accurate drafting, redlining and execution of agreements.
Desired Skills of the Contract Manager:
- This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be in the office in Baltimore, MD a few times per month at minimum.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze, develop and prepare detailed agreements in a timely manner.
- Preparation of price/cost analyses, formulation of negotiation strategies, and the development of negotiation objectives.
- A good and sound understanding of contractual clauses and redlining.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment to meet organizational objectives.
- Capacity to produce professional documents in each program and incorporate the use of pivot tables, charts/graphs and advanced formulas.
Contract Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Management/Policy, or a related field required.
- 5-10 years experience in a hospital purchasing environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management Systems; i.e. Premier Connect would be an asset.
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
