Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. athenahealth is a company focused on creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. The Procurement Manager - Contracts Administrator will lead the administration of procurement vendor agreements and work closely with various teams to ensure compliant and efficient contracting practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end administration of procurement vendor agreements, including contracts, statements of work, order forms, and letters of authorization, from intake through renewal or termination
- Maintain the contract repository as a reliable system of record by applying data quality standards, metadata practices, and document governance
- Design and improve contract lifecycle workflows, including intake, approvals, execution, and purchase order to contract alignment, to support efficient and controlled procurement operations
- Translate category strategies into standardized contract language, templates, and clauses to promote consistent commercial terms and review practices
- Review contract exceptions and escalate high-risk or non-standard terms for appropriate review while supporting approved procurement processes
- Incorporate supplier risk and performance requirements into contracts in alignment with Third-Party Risk Management and vendor due diligence practices
- Produce contract reporting and analysis on renewals, milestones, spend commitments, service levels, cycle times, and risk indicators to support procurement planning and decision-making
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align contracting activities with procurement policies, governance standards, and approval requirements
- Support Contract Lifecycle Management adoption by helping improve processes, documentation, and user compliance across procurement activities
- Evaluate and apply AI-enabled tools and workflows that improve contract review, metadata quality, reporting, or process efficiency while maintaining accuracy, appropriate controls, and sound judgment
- Support Contract Lifecycle Management implementation and system integration efforts
- Maintain audit-ready records and supporting documentation for procurement contracts
- Help improve visibility into renewal dates, obligations, and service commitments
- Contribute to process improvements that reduce cycle time and improve consistency
- Assist with training or guidance related to contracting workflows and repository use
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related questions and follow-up items
- Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement operations
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or Contract Lifecycle Management roles
- Experience managing procurement contracts across the full lifecycle, from intake through renewal or termination
- Knowledge of contract repository management, metadata governance, data quality, and contract reporting
- Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems, procurement workflows, approval routing, templates, clause libraries, and compliance-focused contract practices
- Familiarity with supplier risk management, vendor due diligence, audit readiness, and procurement contract controls
- Experience using procurement and enterprise systems such as Contract Lifecycle Management platforms, Oracle P2P, intake tools, and e-signature tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to track key performance indicators, cycle times, risk, and contract performance trends
- Ability to collaborate and influence across Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, Sales Operations, and business stakeholders
- Strong project management skills supporting system implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field preferred
Benefits
- Health and financial benefits
- Perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces
- Some offices even welcome dogs
- Flexibility with work arrangements including partial remote work
- Events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons
- A company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued
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