Director, Contract Management - Corporate Purchasing - Full Time

Summary:

The Director of Contract Management is an operational enterprise leader responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of contract development, negotiation, execution, and compliance across multiple business units. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, mitigates risk, supports adherence to regulatory and legal requirements, and drives operational excellence through continuous improvement and partnership with cross-functional leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide contract management strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure relevant contracts comply with internal policies, legal standards, and industry regulations.  Lead internal audits and respond to external reviews related to contracting.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure contract terms support organizational priorities and appropriate risk profiles.
• Oversee the creation, review, approval, execution, performance monitoring, and renewal/termination of relevant contracts.
• Identify and proactively mitigate contractual risks through negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract analysts and contract managers, cultivating a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Implement and optimize contract management systems and reporting tools to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Manage strategic vendor and partner relationships to ensure successful contract performance and value delivery.

Competencies

Strategic Perspective - Able to develop long-term strategies that enhance competitiveness; demonstrate creativity and flexibility in meeting complex challenges; and connect departmental goals with the organization’s long-term vision.

Strategic Thinking - Able to define, align, and adjust objectives based on organizational strategy; anticipate challenges; and identify opportunities that support enterprise-level success.

Collaboration - Able to develop collaborative goals that foster sharing resources; share responsibility and authority; develop relationships fostering collaboration. Identify, understand needs and align key stakeholders of an initiative.

Accountability - Able to hold self and others accountable for work and actions; clearly articulate expectations; provide authority aligned with responsibility; and establish a fair, transparent culture of accountability.

Motivating Others - Able to present information and ideas in a way that builds enthusiasm; motivate individuals at all levels; and help others understand how their work contributes to organizational success.

Managing Performance - Able to regularly assess performance, provide honest and constructive feedback, confront obstacles to success, and take decisive and fair action to manage performance issues.

Perceptivity -Able to interpret verbal and non-verbal communication; use insight to understand individuals and situations; analyze behavior and opinions; and probe underlying needs and issues.

Personal Composure - Able to remain calm and effective under stress; navigate change and conflict constructively; and demonstrate authenticity and confidence in interactions.

Prioritizing - Able to establish structure and order; set and adjust priorities; apply logical decision-making when facing competing deadlines; and maintain focus to accomplish critical objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Provide operational oversight of all enterprise contract management operations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on contract risk, compliance, and governance.
• Establish enterprise standards, policies, and best practices for contract lifecycle management.
• Monitor and report contract performance to senior leadership.
• Lead responses to audits, legal reviews, and compliance inquiries.
• Represent the organization in high-stakes contract negotiations with external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption and process modernization.

Experience:

Required

• Minimum 10 years of progressive contract management experience with demonstrated leadership across multiple business units.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred

• Experience leading enterprise-wide contract system implementations or modernization projects.
• Experience in healthcare, IT contracting, legal operations, or other regulated environments.
• Experience in leading a team of contracting professionals.

Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or related field.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

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