Supply Chain Contract Sr Portfolio Manager

Job Title & Specialty Area: Supply Chain Contract Sr Portfolio Manager

Department: Supply Chain 

Location: Irving, TX

Shift: Supply Chain Contract Management

Job Type: Hybrid

Summary:
Develop and maintain contract portfolios and portfolio strategies for contracts grouped by leadership. Lead the planning and implementation of system-wide strategic contracting initiatives to ensure Children's achieves established objectives. Strategic contracting efforts include specific term enhancements that minimize exposure for CHST. Work in partnership with Children's legal team all supply chain teams, appropriate internal stakeholders and business owners and vendor representatives with decision making authority. Structure and facilitate all aspects of negotiations, including assessments of financial and operational terms and conditions, concession planning, redline management, negotiating agreements focused on quality, safety, and expense management, and timely finalization and signature. Document portfolio and contract near/mid/long term objectives. May direct the work of other Contracting department team members in specific portfolio management and improvement programs. Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments, supply chain, and senior leadership across all disciplines and CHST companies to identify, define, promote, and communicate potential strategic contracting strategies and utilization opportunities.. Interact with executive leadership, hospital and department directors, physicians and vendors in matters related to strategic contract acceptability, costs, utilization, and implementation of a focused grouping of strategic contracting categories.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization's contracting function, including establishing priorities, developing long-term strategies, allocating resources, and ensuring achievement of operational and financial objectives.

• Lead and develop contract management initiatives, providing direction, guidance, performance oversight, and accountability for strategic contracting projects and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and manage strategic contract workplans and contracting initiatives that align with organizational goals, support business growth, and drive operational efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders, stakeholders, legal counsel, and cross-functional teams to develop, negotiate, implement, and optimize strategic contract solutions with broad organizational impact.
• Maintain expertise in GPO and local contracting programs, including rebates, standardization initiatives, group purchasing opportunities, and sourcing strategies, while proactively managing, renewals and contract optimization efforts.
• Serve as the portfolio leader for assigned strategic contracts by overseeing contract lifecycle activities, evaluating opportunities for improvement, conducting financial and operational analyses, and recommending strategic actions.
• Lead complex contract negotiations and supplier relationships, including contract review, redline management, dispute resolution, and supplier performance management.
• Provide guidance during department-led competitive sourcing activities, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), quote and proposal evaluations, stakeholder recommendations, and supplier selection processes.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide contract strategies for large, multi-department agreements by aligning business objectives, contract lifecycle activities, supplier performance, and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and key organizational contact for strategic contracting, contract management systems, GPO relationships, senior leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years Experience in contract negotiations (contract portfolio management and experience in healthcare contracting, preferred) required
• At least 2 years Management experience, project team leadership, proven experience with planning and implementing contract-related improvement initiatives, and portfolio or program management experience preferred

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.