Associate Director, Contract Management

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential healthcare organization in their search for an Associate Director, Contract Management. This fully remote leadership role oversees the negotiation, execution, governance, and lifecycle management of supplier agreements supporting enterprise-wide business objectives. You will lead a team of contract professionals while partnering closely with category management, strategic sourcing, legal, compliance, privacy, risk management, and business stakeholders across the organization.

As a strategic advisor to senior executives, you will drive operational excellence, develop scalable processes, and ensure contracts effectively mitigate risk while maximizing business value. This position requires deep understanding of how procurement, supplier management, legal, compliance, and business operations intersect to support enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the contract management function within enterprise procurement and supplier management
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve contract cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Drive enterprise transformation efforts including contract lifecycle management technologies, process redesign, automation, and data-driven decision making
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5–8 Contract Managers and supporting resources
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear performance expectations, development plans, succession strategies, and career pathways
• Provide oversight of complex supplier agreements from intake through execution and post-signature governance
• Ensure consistent use of contract standards, templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies
• Guide resolution of contractual issues involving risk, compliance, business terms, and supplier performance
• Support executive-level negotiations involving significant financial commitments or strategic suppliers
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, legal counsel, sourcing professionals, and supplier management teams
• Ensure supplier agreements address regulatory, legal, privacy, information security, and operational requirements
• Partner with compliance, legal, privacy, information protection, and risk teams to maintain adherence to enterprise standards
• Establish governance frameworks and monitoring processes for contractual obligations and supplier commitments
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including contract cycle time, quality, compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, and productivity
• Leverage procurement technologies and analytics to improve visibility and decision-making

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, strategic sourcing, legal operations, supplier management, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success leading diverse teams and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Proven ability leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with executives at all organizational levels
• Knowledge of supplier governance, contractual risk management, and enterprise procurement practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare, managed care, insurance, or highly regulated industry experience
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms such as Icertis
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation, outsourcing, technology, or enterprise supplier programs

Work Requirements:

• This position is fully remote within the United States
• Dedicated workspace required to protect sensitive information
• Minimum internet requirements: 25 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload (wired cable or DSL recommended)
• Domestic and international travel up to 10% required

How We Work with You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional candidates with outstanding opportunities. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration and guide you through each stage of the interview process.

Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai. Do not attempt to contact the client organization directly, as this may disqualify your application. We manage all communication and coordination to ensure the best experience for both you and our client.

Pay

Pay information will be discussed during the initial screening with our recruiting team and is competitive with market standards for this senior leadership role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.