Job Description

Contracts Manager

We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Join CVS Health as a Contracts Manager and lead the negotiation, development, and execution of complex IT and Non-IT agreements that power our enterprise. In this high-impact, independent contributor role, you'll lead contract negotiations, partner with senior executives, and influence strategic initiatives across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and finalization of complex vendor contracts while managing risk and maximizing enterprise value.
• Serve as the escalation point for contract issues, advising senior leaders on legal, commercial, and compliance risks.
• Partner across Legal, Sourcing, Security, Privacy, Tax, Finance, and other SMEs to ensure alignment with policies and regulations.
• Support enterprise initiatives including supplier integration, M&A activities, and enterprise-wide cost-saving projects.
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, processes, and purchasing policies.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights/obligations and support supplier performance, compliance, and improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience negotiating contracts
• Experience advising senior leaders on contract risks and strategy
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-complexity negotiations
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule at a CVS HUB: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and two Thursdays per month
• 7+ years total professional experience (including any internships)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ariba (or similar contract management systems)
• Experience in healthcare or retail procurement
• JD, MBA, or relevant advanced degree
• Professional certifications (C.P.M., C.P.P.O., C.F.C.M., C.P.C.M.)

Work Model

Hybrid schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and two Thursdays per month onsite at a CVS hub location.

Education

Bachelor's degree required or similar experience required.

This role does not support sponsorship at this time.

Pay Range: $75,400.00 - $182,549.00

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

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