Contracts Manager

CVS Health

Contracts Manager negotiating complex IT and Non-IT agreements at CVS Health. Leading contract negotiations and influencing strategic initiatives across the organization.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWoonsocket • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,400 - $182,549 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expereince negotiating contracts
Expereince advising senior leaders on contract risks and strategy
Proven ability to manage high‑volume, high‑complexity negotiations
7+ years total professional experience (including any internships)
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.)
Bachelor’s degree required or similar expereince required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationrisk managementsupplier performance managementcompliance managementcontract draftingcontract finalizationcontractual rights and obligationshigh-volume negotiationshigh-complexity negotiations

Soft Skills

advising senior leaderscross-functional collaborationstrategic thinking

Certifications

C.P.M.C.P.P.O.C.F.C.M.C.P.C.M.