Contract Manager

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Contract Manager!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Contract Manager include assisting the Director, Contracting Services, and in direct coordination with the Purchasing Services staff, in the development of RFPs and RFIs, contract negotiation, GPO contract compliance and oversight, data analysis, maintenance of contract documentation and files, and coordination of product standardization efforts across Mercy Health Services in support of the Value Analysis Committee. This position requires the ability to work effectively with clinicians, medical staff, and management to facilitate cost containment efforts throughout the organization involving medical and non-medical supplies. The Contract Manager reports to the Director, Contracting Services • Guided by policies and procedures and with supervision from the Director, Contracting Services, the Contract Manager assists in determining the supply and service resources which offer MHS the greatest value. The Contract Manager researches and develops background data to support the negotiation of purchasing agreements with vendors for supplies, services, and equipment for the system.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Management/Policy, or related field required.
• Zero to five years experience in a corporate or hospital purchasing environment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:
• N/A
• Certification Requirements:
• N/A
• Age Specific Care Provided For:
• N/A
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Meditech (if applicable to position)
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Other Requirements:
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of current contract management and supply expense reduction strategies.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and assist in leading contracting and cost reduction initiatives in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to manage self and environment during difficult situations dealing with peers, management, other functional disciplines, and vendor representatives.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce professional documents in each program and incorporate use of pivot tables, charts/graphs, advanced formulas, and redline functionality.
• Working knowledge of SAP Crystal Reports.
• Ability to quickly become super user of and staff resource for other software tools, including but not limited to project management software, Supply Chain Information Systems, and various business intelligence programs.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.