IU Health | Portfolio Contract Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite at the Integrated Service Center)
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Discover a healthcare system like no other
Indiana University Health is committed to transforming healthcare through excellence, innovation, and education. We seek team members who are motivated by meaningful work, dedicated to their best daily efforts, and eager to contribute to Indiana’s health and well-being. Join us and be part of a mission-driven organization leading impactful change.About the Role
The Portfolio Contract Manager oversees the management of assigned contract categories within IU Health’s supply chain. This role involves developing category strategies, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, and ensuring optimal cost and performance outcomes. The manager collaborates with clinical and operational leaders, suppliers, and group purchasing organizations to optimize vendor relationships, standardize products, and identify new technologies. This position requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to support the overall supply chain and clinical effectiveness strategies.Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
Lead negotiations for contracts with local, national, and international suppliers.
Ensure best cost positions through market analysis, supplier negotiations, and product standardization.
Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and manage vendor relationships.
Collaborate with clinical councils and operational leaders to support initiatives like standardization, utilization, and emerging technologies.
Coordinate new product, capital, and technology requests related to contract categories.
Ensure all contract terms are aligned with legal, financial, and operational requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
Partner with group purchasing organizations on strategy, benchmarking, and opportunities.
Conduct retrospective analyses of initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
Support strategic sourcing and procurement activities, including managing contract lifecycle from development through execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; healthcare management, business administration, supply chain management, or related analytical discipline preferred.
Certifications: CMRP preferred.
Experience: 5-7 years of healthcare supply chain, contract management, or related experience; equivalent skills and experience considered.
Skills:
- Project management, presentation development, analytics, and customer service.
- Contract negotiation, sourcing strategy development, and contract lifecycle management.
- Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
- Relationship building, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Data analysis and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with statistical software and supply chain systems is a plus.
Additional: Ability to travel as needed to various locations.

Why IU Health?
Join Indiana’s largest and most innovative healthcare system dedicated to improving community health. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a difference.Ready to Apply?
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and contract management, we want to hear from you.Apply Now | IU Health Benefits

Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.