Senior Contracts Manager – Enterprise Procurement

CVS Health

. Lead a team responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing IT and non-IT contracts and contractual documents .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $82,940 - $182,549 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects in the Retail and Healthcare industries.

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Contract DraftingSupplier NegotiationCompliance AnalysisContract ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementContract AdministrationDocument ManagementProcess WorkflowsRFP DevelopmentNegotiation StrategyContractual Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP/AribaSkype for BusinessWebex

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)Certified Public Purchasing Officer (C.P.P.O)Certified Federal Contracts Manager (C.F.C.M.)Certified Professional Contracts Manager (C.P.C.M.)

Industry Keywords

RetailHealthcareContract LawIndirect Commodity PurchasesSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing IT and non-IT contracts and contractual documents
Draft, prepare, and review contract documents in accordance with company policies
Lead supplier contract negotiations, including legal and business terms
Analyze contract requirements and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business procedures
Communicate required terms and conditions to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Legal, Sourcing, Global Security, Information Governance, Risk Management, Privacy, Tax, and Finance stakeholders
Support RFP development and answer participants’ legal counsel during negotiations
Resolve escalated contract issues and disputes as a key contact among Legal, finance, senior leadership, business teams, and vendors
Identify contractual risks and advise CVS management and senior leadership
Present webinars, roundtables, and educational sessions promoting purchasing and contracts policy compliance
Use Microsoft Office, SAP/Ariba applications, Skype for Business, Webex, and related tools
Present complex deal concepts and non-standard provisions to Senior Leadership
Manage high-visibility contracts and projects with minimal oversight
Monitor and lead individuals across multiple locations to complete projects accurately and on time
Review and comment on RFI, RFP, RFQ, and contract documents
Develop negotiation strategies for expense and capital items to achieve savings goals
Mentor, guide, train, and develop staff
Maintain the Enterprise Procurement Manual, contract templates, process workflows, reporting, and compliance documentation
Lead development and maintenance of purchasing agreement terms and conditions
Ensure suppliers meet defined requirements, goals, and targets
Support supplier improvement in cost, quality, and on-time delivery
Interpret contractual rights and obligations and ensure due diligence
Implement contract modifications for regulatory, legislative, industry, or legal changes
Coordinate meetings related to sourcing, compliance, audit, and vendor management
Support Contract Administration, Document Management, Process Workflows, Reporting, and Compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of professional work experience
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a contracts support environment
Minimum 5 years drafting complex contractual documents, memorandum, terms and conditions, etc.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience and knowledge advising senior leaders/executives on contract law and risks and how these issues impact the contracting process
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and high volume of contractual negotiations simultaneously
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university required; and or equivalent work experience
Experience as a recurring user of Ariba Contract Management platform or similar tool is highly preferred
Experience negotiating non-merchandise/indirect commodity purchases of goods and/or services deals/contracts is preferred
Experience within the Retail and/or Healthcare Industries is preferred
Legal degree or degree in contract administration, public administration, business management or a closely related field is strongly preferred
MBA or JD preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (C.P.P.O), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (C.F.C.M.), or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (C.P.C.M.) designations preferred
Professional experience managing, training and developing people strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Award target in the company’s equity award program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being