Manager, Contracts

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Closing Date:

07/06/2026

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | Finance SC Contract Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Clinical Contract Manager is responsible for managing the clinical portfolio of supply contracts for UAMS. This includes the throughput, upkeep, and repository management of agreements for capital equipment, clinical supplies, and clinical commodities under the supervision of the Director of Contract Services. The Clinical Contract Manager ensures that direct reports utilize standard methodologies for contract management and that analytics and reporting tools are used to maintain accurate, current contract data in Ntracts and other databases. This position collaborates with the Director of Supply Chain Contracting, the Value Analysis team, Data and Analytics team, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) representatives, product vendors, and clinicians to identify contract-related savings opportunities. When applicable, the Clinical Contract Manager delegates identified opportunities to direct reports and supervises the opportunity through completion. The Clinical Contract Manager ensures that all resulting work products comply with Arkansas State Laws, DFA Policies, U of A System Policies, and UAMS policies, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field plus 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Value Analysis, Nursing (RN/LPN), Surgical Technologist, and/or Contracting Experience including 2 years in a direct supervisory experience.

• Ability to efficiently and successfully prioritize projects/schedules with internal and external customers.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Adobe.

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, ability to multi-task.

• Ability to work effectively to motivate team with under tight deadlines.

• Ability to work in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal, RN, LPN, Surgical Technologist.

• Workday experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Understanding of complex/complicated prime vendor relationships including multiple vendor ordering.

• Understanding of GPO relationships and agreements.

• Experience of negotiating or managing contracts within a GPO framework.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret contract language, pricing structures, and utilization data.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements related to purchasing and contracting (i.e. state procurement laws, compliance standards).

• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, Value Analysis, Procurement, and vendors to support product and contract alignment.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the clinical contracting portfolio, ensuring timely execution, accuracy, and compliance for all capital equipment, clinical supply and commodity agreements.
• Manages the competitive sourcing process to secure optimum pricing, terms, and conditions while maintaining strong working relationships with vendors, GPOs, UAMS departments, and state authorities.
• Identifies contracting issues proactively, communicates them to appropriate stakeholders, and collaborates with the Director of Contracting to resolve concerns.
• Reviews, prepares, and processes contract reporting, documents, amendments, enters information into the applicable contract management software system, and prepares correspondence for approval.
• Ensures all contracting activities comply with Arkansas State Laws, DFA Policies, UofA System Polices, and UAMS policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Value Analysis to support product reviews, ensure contract compliance, identify product or utilization conflicts, and escalate non-compliant product requests when necessary.
• Partners with Procurement to verify and validate contracted pricing, ensure accurate price loading, and resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Creates and transmits Business Associate Agreement (BAAs) prior to establishing binding business relationships and maintains required documentation.
• Supervises subordinate staff, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, timely completion of work, and consistent application of best practices.
• Research and recommend practices and procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensure that department personnel follow best practices.
• Works with department HR liaison on timekeeping and HR actions and provides operational oversight with appropriate decision-making latitude within procurement regulations.
• Hires, trains, and develops Clinical Contracting Manager's subordinate staff.
• Consistently conduct team meetings.
• Provides timely input on performance and conducts one-on-one sessions with direct reports.
• Develops direct reports through active participation in career planning, coaching, and modeled behavior.
• Provides coaching and education opportunities to ensure continued growth in skillset and professional attributes.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner.
• Serves in an administrative capacity in assisting the Director with contract reviews and proposals on both supply/commodity and service agreements.
• Participates in developing policies and procedures for the Director's consideration and approval and provides recommendations for changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures.
• Assist Director with resolving general to complex inquiries, comments, and complaints.
• Use numerous software applications to work and track contractual documents.
• Utilizes the BAA HOMIS/BATS software system to review/update BAA's and may create reports as requested.
• Ensures annual updates regarding Arkansas State Laws, DFA Policies, UA System Polices, and UAMS policies and procedures are communicated to contracting staff members.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes