Contract Implementation Manager

$100,000 - $110,000/Yr

Cochlear - Lone Tree, CO

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Lone Tree, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Contract Implementation Manager at Cochlear Ltd is responsible for leading the Contracts Governance Board and managing the auto approval contract standards for pricing, terms, and conditions. This role is crucial for aligning the overall contracting strategy across various brand portfolios and customer channels, ensuring consistent contract standards and price appreciation. The position requires collaboration with multiple departments and is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Govern Contract Governance Board through adherence to the Charter.
• Manage monthly contract approvals that include pricing and/or terms outside of auto approval limits.
• Manage monthly Contract Governance Board calendar, agenda, presentation templates, and pricing matrices.
• Maintain monthly dashboard and reporting on proposals to Governance Board including discounts, commitments, and timelines.
• Responsible for quarterly Contract Governance Board review of standards and propose changes, as needed, based on trends.
• Establish and implement governance standards for additional products and countries.
• Administer field request process for data upon contract expirations.
• Compile requested information from multiple systems in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with sales team.
• Oversee centralized Value Analysis Committee systems (i.e., Greenlight, MedApproved) inputs.
• Support field sales team members to ensure consistent VAC inputs.
• Manage RFP process including Value Add documentation, pricing analysis, and coordination of proposal approval and submittal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of work experience
• 2-3 years of contract management experience
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance