Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team on a contract basis. This role is based in Valencia, California, and will focus on managing vendor agreements and contracts within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law and negotiation, particularly within hospitals or healthcare organizations, and will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and optimizing vendor relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Review, redline, and negotiate hospital and healthcare vendor agreements, pricing contracts, and service agreements to secure favorable terms, reduce risk, and maximize vendor performance.
- • Ensure all contracts comply with operational procedures and regulatory standards, including privacy, safety, and billing requirements.
- • Maintain and oversee a large portfolio of contracts, tracking renewal dates, obligations, and key terms effectively.
- • Identify opportunities for process enhancements in contract administration to improve efficiency and compliance.
- • Act as the primary liaison between legal, compliance, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams to address contract-related concerns.
- • Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on best practices in contract management.
- • Support audits, due diligence efforts, and inquiries related to contract obligations.
- • Drive vendor performance by monitoring compliance with contractual terms and addressing issues proactively.
• Strong understanding of contract law and vendor management principles, equivalent to paralegal-level expertise.
• Proven experience in reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contracts within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks and negotiate terms across various vendor categories.
• Track record of efficiently managing extensive contract portfolios with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in commercial contracts, contract administration, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in drafting contracts with a focus on clarity and compliance.