Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Manager to serve as a
strategic liaison between our Procurement and Legal teams. As a key member of
our team, you will drive the development, negotiations, and management of our
Master Service Agreements that align with our strategic business objectives, to
mitigate risk, establish favorable terms & conditions with key vendors, and
ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Your expertise in contract law,
health payer regulations, procurement policies and regulations, and negotiations
will be instrumental in fostering collaborative relationships with internal
stakeholders and external vendors.
Essential Functions:
Lead Contract Review and Negotiations:
Conduct thorough reviews of contracts, addenda, amendments, and other
procurement documents to ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory
requirements, and business objectives. Negotiate contract terms and
conditions with suppliers, leveraging expertise in contract law and
procurement regulations.
Provide expert guidance to Sourcing teams in drafting Master Service
Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW), ordering documents, and other
contracts requiring legal input or review, ensuring all documents are
accurate, complete, and aligned with company objectives.
Facilitate initial negotiations between GuideWell and suppliers on contract
Terms & Conditions, ensuring that company interests are protected and that
agreements are fair and reasonable. Draft, edit, and negotiate master service
agreements.
Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Serve as the primary point of contact between Procurement and Legal teams,
facilitating open communication and ensuring seamless collaboration to drive
business outcomes.
Provide guidance to Sourcing teams on contracting strategy, contract
development, and negotiation.
Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate potential legal or regulatory risks in procurement
transactions, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Stay
current on changes in procurement-related laws and regulatory environments,
providing expert advice to internal stakeholders.
Synchronize with both Legal and GuideWell’s Government & Legislative Affairs
to obtain legislation information that impacts procurement processes and work
with the appropriate procurement team to operationalize.
Training:
Develop and deliver training programs for the procurement team on regulatory
considerations, contract negotiations, and procurement policies.
Dispute Resolution and Issue Management:
Support resolution of contractual disputes with vendors, working closely with
internal stakeholders, legal, and suppliers to ensure timely resolution.
Key Performance Indicators:
Monitor timeliness and quality of contract reviews and analysis,
effectiveness of negotiation and optimization efforts, and compliance with
company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Required Experience:
6+ years related work experience. Experience Details: Experience in procurement,
contract management, or a legal-related role. Successful redlining contract
experience in moderate-to-high complexity contracts related to (may include but
not limited to): Technology, Software, SaaS, Professional Services, Consulting,
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Health Services, Care Management, Clinical
Services, Medical Supplies & Equipment. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO),
Health Services.
Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
Strong understanding of procurement regulations, contract law, and negotiation
principles
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Solid contract drafting and terminology knowledge that includes understanding of
subtleties of contract language, risk based language, contracting traps and
pitfalls to avoid, document management and control, and legal acuity necessary
to successfully negotiate mid-complexity contracts
Works effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and
deadlines while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across
stakeholder groups
Proficient in contract management software, procurement tools, and office suite
software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Supports continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates and
documentation standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with a legal department in the healthcare industry
Experience working with teams comprised of internal staff and external vendors
to resolve contract-related issues
Proficiency in contract management software and procurement tools Graduate
degree or relevant business/managed care/legal experience
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Certified Associate Contract Manager (CACM)
Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
Certified Contract Management Professional (CCMP)
General Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.
Physical/Environmental Activities:
Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend
meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally
What We Offer:
As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell’s vision – to
lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and
technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.
To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee,
you will have access to:
Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability
programs;
Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
Additional voluntary benefits available; and
A comprehensive wellness program
Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws.
Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for
intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.
To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as
opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular
annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.
Annualized Salary Range: $100,400 - $163,200
Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $100,400 - $125,500
Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness,
internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience
you bring.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work
experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best
in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment.