JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview
IU Health | Portfolio Contract Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite at the Integrated Service Center)
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; healthcare management, business administration, supply chain management, or related analytical discipline preferred.
• Certifications: CMRP preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of healthcare supply chain, contract management, or related experience; equivalent skills and experience considered.
• Skills:
• Project management, presentation development, analytics, and customer service.
• Contract negotiation, sourcing strategy development, and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
• Relationship building, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Data analysis and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with statistical software and supply chain systems is a plus.
• Additional: Ability to travel as needed to various locations.

READY TO APPLY?

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and contract management, we want to hear from you.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Portfolio Contract Manager oversees the management of assigned contract categories within IU Health’s supply chain. This role involves developing category strategies, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, and ensuring optimal cost and performance outcomes. The manager collaborates with clinical and operational leaders, suppliers, and group purchasing organizations to optimize vendor relationships, standardize products, and identify new technologies. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to support the overall supply chain and clinical effectiveness strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for contracts with local, national, and international suppliers.
• Ensure best cost positions through market analysis, supplier negotiations, and product standardization.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with clinical councils and operational leaders to support initiatives like standardization, utilization, and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate new product, capital, and technology requests related to contract categories.
• Ensure all contract terms are aligned with legal, financial, and operational requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
• Partner with group purchasing organizations on strategy, benchmarking, and opportunities.
• Conduct retrospective analyses of initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support strategic sourcing and procurement activities, including managing contract lifecycle from development through execution.