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The Manager, Supply Chain Legal leads the review and negotiation of supply chain agreements across Atlantic Health System and manages the daily work of Contract Specialists. In partnership with Corporate Legal Services, Compliance, and Strategic Sourcing, the manager supports compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies, reduces contractual risk, and enables the timely acquisition of medical supplies, equipment, and services.

Principal Accountabilities

Contract Review and Negotiation • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with suppliers, distributors, group purchasing organizations, manufacturers, and service providers. • Review complex agreements and coordinate required legal, business, and operational approvals in accordance with delegated authority. • Assess contractual terms for alignment with applicable healthcare requirements, organizational policies, and sourcing objectives. Escalate material risks and nonstandard provisions to Corporate Legal Services. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management • Identify legal and regulatory risks in procurement activities and vendor agreements, and work with Corporate Legal Services and Compliance to develop appropriate mitigation strategies. • Coordinate review of applicable healthcare requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, FDA regulations, the Sunshine Act, CMS requirements, and relevant payer requirements. • Support vendor due diligence and audit preparation, documentation, and responses for internal, government, and payer reviews. Stakeholder Partnership • Partner with clinical operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Corporate Legal Services, and Compliance to support timely and legally sound sourcing decisions. • Explain contractual obligations, risks, and review requirements to stakeholders and coordinate specialized legal guidance as needed. • Contribute to Supply Chain and Legal Services strategy development and implementation.

Policy and Process Improvement • Develop and maintain contract templates, review checklists, and approval workflows in collaboration with Corporate Legal Services. • Improve the consistency, quality, and efficiency of the contract review process and support compliance training for procurement and supply chain personnel. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure contract turnaround time, workload, review quality, and adherence to performance expectations.

Team Leadership and Management • Lead Contract Specialists, establish daily priorities, and allocate work based on business needs, complexity, and risk. • Set clear goals and performance expectations, monitor results, and address performance concerns promptly and fairly. • Coach and mentor team members, support professional development, and align assignments with individual capabilities. • Make timely, sound decisions and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education: • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. HS Diploma or GED required • Paralegal Certification

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 Years -Healthcare Contracting Experience

Management experience

Healthcare contracting and knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk assessment.

Analytical thinking, sound judgment, integrity, and attention to detail.

Clear communication and effective collaboration across clinical, business, and legal teams.

Team leadership, coaching, workload prioritization, and project management.

Proficiency with contract management systems and related business technology.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Medical Group

Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.

Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.

Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.

Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran