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*This position will work on-site at the HealthTrust corporate office in Nashville, TN*

Do you have the career opportunities as a Senior Strategic Sourcing- Medical Device Management that you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Senior Manager Contracts, you will be responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization, focused on Medical Device Management (ex: cardiology) ensuring best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions.

This role's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium complexity, risk and sensitivity. Individual will own the negotiation of a portfolio in the spend range of $100m-$200m annually.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation

• Lead sourcing initiatives including market research, RFI/RFP development, bid execution, and contract negotiations
• Develop and execute contracting strategies that balance cost savings, risk mitigation, and member requirements
• Negotiate comprehensive contract terms including pricing, compliance, supply assurance, and performance obligations
• Manage multiple contracts/categories while meeting timeline and quality expectations

 Stakeholder & Member Engagement

• Present sourcing strategies and award recommendations to internal leadership and cross-functional teams
• Facilitate alignment with member advisory boards (clinical, supply chain, executive stakeholders)
• Build strong relationships with customers to drive adoption and consensus
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal partners throughout the sourcing lifecycle

 Category & Market Expertise

• Develop deep knowledge of assigned categories, including:
• Supplier landscape and competitive positioning
• Market trends, cost drivers, and new product pipelines
• Regulatory considerations (e.g., FDA filings where applicable)
• Use insights to anticipate market shifts and strengthen negotiation leverage

 Project & Portfolio Management

• Own and manage project timelines, deliverables, and contracting milestones
• Maintain accurate data within contract lifecycle management systems
• Handle multiple simultaneous sourcing initiatives while ensuring high-quality outcomes

 Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership

You will partner with the following:

• Legal (contract terms and compliance)
• Finance (pricing analysis and financial modeling)
• Clinical and advisory boards (decision-making support)
• Account management and implementation teams (contract rollout)

 Supplier & Relationship Management

• Manage supplier relationships throughout the sourcing process
• Lead business reviews and evaluate supplier performance
• Support issue resolution and escalation management

 Performance & Compliance

• Achieve annual financial and operational targets
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Support audits and compliance initiatives as needed

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)
• 3+ years of relevant work experience (strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management) 
•  Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating of a variety of contracts in Medical Device Management (cardiology, etc.)
• Healthcare, multi-site hospital supply chain, GPO experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN required.

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

 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Manager Contracts - Medical Device opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.

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