**Mission** **Statement** The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas , the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. **Summary** The primary purpose of the Contract Manager position is to manage end-to-end contracting process including sourcing, negotiations, contract management, contract administration and supplier relationship management functions. Impacts all UT system institutions with respect to procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. **Key Functions** 1. Leads RFx development, supplier selection, contract negotiations, contract implementation, contract administration and supplier relationship management programs. 2. Collaborates with member institutions, suppliers, group purchasing organizations, other internal stakeholders and external organizations to assess aggregation opportunities and emerging trends. 3. Develops and review sourcing/procurement polices/procedures and ensures continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, procurement guidelines, policies and procedures both internally at MD Anderson and externally to UT System and its member institutions. 4. Manages the selection, performance and evaluation of direct reports 5. Other duties as assigned. **Required Education:** Bachelor's degree in Science, Healthcare, Business Administration or related field. **Required Experience:** Five years experience in contracting and/or purchasing to include two years of supervisory/managerial experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience. **Preferred Experience:** Contract experience in construction and public procurement experience. **Other Requirements:** Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information + Requisition ID: 173980 + Employment Status: Full-Time + Employee Status: Regular + Work Week: Days + Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500 + Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000 + Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500 + FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay + Fund Type: Hard + Work Location: Remote (within Texas only) + Pivotal Position: No + Referral Bonus Available?: No + Relocation Assistance Available?: No + Science Jobs: No \#LI-Remote