What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
Are you ready to make a high-level impact while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join our team as a Contract Manager, where you’ll drive and negotiate contracting processes that not only improve quality across our organization but also shape the future of healthcare contracting. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for contracting and improving quality, we want to hear from you!
Why You'll Love Working Here
Collaborative Culture : Join a team that values positivity, teamwork, and growth. We’re all about creating an environment that supports and encourages each other.
Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a hybrid schedule, working from home two days a week.
Room for Growth : Take your career to the next level! We’re committed to providing opportunities for advancement and professional development.
High-Impact Role : Your work will directly influence key decisions that shape our organization and the healthcare industry at large.
What You Can Expect
In this exciting and impactful role, you’ll work alongside a passionate team of internal and external stakeholders to manage complex contracts, negotiate with vendors, and deliver strategic solutions for the healthcare industry.
Contract Negotiation : Take the lead in negotiating and finalizing contracts for assigned categories and vendors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and quality standards.
Collaborate Across Teams : Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure contracts align with organizational goals while maintaining positive relationships with external vendors.
Complex Contracts : Manage high-dollar, complex contracts, integrating with supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
RFP & RFQ Expertise : Gain hands-on experience in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) process in the healthcare setting, sharpening your expertise in this key area.
Policy Development : Drive the creation and implementation of contract-related policies that optimize quality, compliance, and business outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree
- Five (5) years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Robust Contract Management : Experience in negotiating, editing/tracking changes/red-lining contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both organizational and vendor requirements on high-value, complex contracts.
Vendor Relationship Expertise : Proven success in building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
RFP & RFQ Experience : Hands-on experience in managing RFP and RFQ processes
You are a Problem-Solver with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
