This position is incentive eligible. This position will work on-site at the HealthTrust corporate office in Nashville, TN Do you have the career opportunities as a Senior Strategic Sourcing- Medical Device Management that you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As the Senior Manager Contracts, you will be responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization, focused on Medical Device Management (ex: cardiology) ensuring best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. This role's key area of focus will be sourcing initiatives that are primarily categories with low to medium complexity, risk and sensitivity. Individual will own the negotiation of a portfolio in the spend range of $100m-$200m annually. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Contract NegotiationLead sourcing initiatives including market research, RFI/RFP development, bid execution, and contract negotiationsDevelop and execute contracting strategies that balance cost savings, risk mitigation, and member requirementsNegotiate comprehensive contract terms including pricing, compliance, supply assurance, and performance obligationsManage multiple contracts/categories while meeting timeline and quality expectations Stakeholder & Member EngagementPresent sourcing strategies and award recommendations to internal leadership and cross-functional teamsFacilitate alignment with member advisory boards (clinical, supply chain, executive stakeholders)Build strong relationships with customers to drive adoption and consensusCommunicate effectively with suppliers and internal partners throughout the sourcing lifecycle Category & Market ExpertiseDevelop deep knowledge of assigned categories, including:Supplier landscape and competitive positioningMarket trends, cost drivers, and new product pipelinesRegulatory considerations (e.g., FDA filings where applicable)Use insights to anticipate market shifts and strengthen negotiation leverage Project & Portfolio ManagementOwn and manage project timelines, deliverables, and contracting milestonesMaintain accurate data within contract lifecycle management systemsHandle multiple simultaneous sourcing initiatives while ensuring high-quality outcomes Collaboration & Cross-Functional PartnershipYou will partner with the following:Legal (contract terms and compliance)Finance (pricing analysis and financial modeling)Clinical and advisory boards (decision-making support)Account management and implementation teams (contract rollout) Supplier & Relationship ManagementManage supplier relationships throughout the sourcing processLead business reviews and evaluate supplier performanceSupport issue resolution and escalation management Performance & ComplianceAchieve annual financial and operational targetsEnsure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards of conductSupport audits and compliance initiatives as needed What You Will Need: Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, Finance)3+ years of relevant work experience (strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management) Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating of a variety of contracts in Medical Device Management (cardiology, etc.)Healthcare, multi-site hospital supply chain, GPO experience is highly preferred.Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN required. Benefits HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Manager Contracts - Medical Device opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #HT-AFHP Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.