Procurement and Contract Manager

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Procurement and Contract Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for procurement supporting the research line of business. This role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance with federal and institutional requirements with a strong emphasis on contract management and ERP system optimization. This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations and supervise a subset of Procurement Specialists, including hiring, coaching, and performance management, including delegating responsibilities when appropriate, load leveling as needed within the team, providing back-up support, and assisting in planning team meetings and training.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, execution, and compliance. Manage use of the technology for contracts including training and process as well as system improvements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and best practices to ensure efficiency and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and vendor selection based on cost, quality, and performance. In addition, manage risk relating to supplier debarment and complete financial due diligence as required.
• Monitor procurement metrics, ensure quality control, and support audits.
• Support and optimize procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Jaggaer), driving process improvements. Collaborate with leadership and other departments to identify and develop innovative strategies to support Fred Hutch’s requirements for goods and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• 2–5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong contract negotiation and management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certifications (CPSM, C.P.M.).
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, Jaggaer).
• Experience with procurement systems and SaaS tools.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $107,079 to $169,228, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.