Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Manager to serve as a strategic liaison between our Procurement and Legal teams. As a key member of our team, you will drive the development, negotiations, and management of our Master Service Agreements that align with our strategic business objectives, to mitigate risk, establish favorable terms & conditions with key vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Your expertise in contract law, health payer regulations, procurement policies and regulations, and negotiations will be instrumental in fostering collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Contract Review and Negotiations:
  Conduct thorough reviews of contracts, addenda, amendments, and other procurement documents to ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers, leveraging expertise in contract law and procurement regulations.
  Provide expert guidance to Sourcing teams in drafting Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW), ordering documents, and other contracts requiring legal input or review, ensuring all documents are accurate, complete, and aligned with company objectives.
  Facilitate initial negotiations between GuideWell and suppliers on contract Terms & Conditions, ensuring that company interests are protected and that agreements are fair and reasonable. Draft, edit, and negotiate master service agreements.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Serve as the primary point of contact between Procurement and Legal teams, facilitating open communication and ensuring seamless collaboration to drive business outcomes.
  Provide guidance to Sourcing teams on contracting strategy, contract development, and negotiation.
• Risk Mitigation, Compliance & Risk Management:
  Identify and mitigate potential legal or regulatory risks in procurement transactions, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Stay current on changes in procurement-related laws and regulatory environments, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders.
  Synchronize with both Legal and GuideWell’s Government & Legislative Affairs to obtain legislation information that impacts procurement processes and work with the appropriate procurement team to operationalize.
• Training:
  Develop and deliver training programs for the procurement team on regulatory considerations, contract negotiations, and procurement policies.
• Dispute Resolution and Issue Management:
  Support resolution of contractual disputes with vendors, working closely with internal stakeholders, legal, and suppliers to ensure timely resolution.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  Monitor timeliness and quality of contract reviews and analysis, effectiveness of negotiation and optimization efforts, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Required Experience:
6+ years related work experience. Experience Details: Experience in procurement, contract management, or a legal-related role. Successful redlining contract experience in moderate-to-high complexity contracts related to (may include but not limited to): Technology related Professional Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Health Servies.
Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience

Strong understanding of procurement regulations, contract law, and negotiation principles
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Solid contract drafting and terminology knowledge that includes understanding of subtleties of contract language, risk based language, contracting traps and pitfalls to avoid, document management and control, and legal acuity necessary to successfully negotiate mid-complexity contracts
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively within an organization and diverse audiences
Works effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across stakeholder groups
Proficient in contract management software, procurement tools, and office suite software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Supports continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates and documentation standards
Performs duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with a legal department in the healthcare industry Experience working with teams comprised of internal staff and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues

Proficiency in contract management software and procurement tools Graduate degree or relevant business/managed care/legal experience

Certified Paralegal (CP)

Certified Associate Contract Manager (CACM)

Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

Certified Contract Management Professional (CCMP)

General Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

Physical/Environmental Activities:
Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally

What We Offer:
As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell’s vision – to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $100,400 - $163,200

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $100,400 - $125,500

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.