Senior Contract Manager Jobs in Texas
Senior Contract Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in defense contracting, energy, construction, and technology sectors and openings at every level from mid-career through executive. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Fluor, and Halliburton maintain large operations and consistently recruit experienced contract professionals. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are government and defense procurement, oil and gas EPC contracts, and IT and SaaS vendor agreements. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Sourcing and Contracts Manager handles sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for assigned products or services. This role is key in executing commodity strategies for various spending categories. It is a focal point for the business and Supply Chain areas. The main focus is drafting contracts and agreements, ensuring terms are appropriate, and negotiating with suppliers. This position also monitors existing contracts and incorporates changes from business needs and supply markets. It suggests modifications to sourcing strategies as needed.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Drafts, negotiates, and executes contracts for assigned categories. Compares these categories to industry trends and market standards. Continuously engages with end-users and Commodities Directors to understand market pressures and impacts on internal contracts. Ensures savings goals and targets are met for their categories. Provides ongoing help for requests for non-strategic products or services as required by the business.
- Drives performance to achieve yearly cost reductions by standardizing products and seeking the best commodity or service costs.
- Participates in and/or manages Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new or existing products and services.
- Ensures pricing is effective and accurate in the system. This enables automated buying and identifies bottlenecks in automating purchases due to contract setup. Ensures accuracy and completeness of contract information in the source-to-settle system.
- Partners with sourcing, business, and legal teams on contract negotiations, rights, obligations, and RFPs. Creates agreements to acquire products and services needed for business operations and growth. Ensures agreements meet the needs of both the organization and the supplier. Serves as a key internal interface with the Sourcing and Contracts Manager. This includes Finance, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, business stakeholders, Supply Chain operations, Logistics, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and Enterprise Security.
- Reviews supplier requests to change terms and conditions. Assesses risk and provides recommendations to protect the organization's interests. Addresses supplier questions and resolves or escalates disputes when appropriate.
- Assesses contracting language revisions and redlines to help internal risk structure. Positions and negotiates with suppliers. Ensures contracts are up-to-date with necessary terms. Complies with internal compliance, risks, and legal requirements.
- Evaluates the best delivery and logistics options for products. Engages with internal stakeholders and suppliers to determine these options.
- Monitors market information, benchmarking, product introduction and other drives that impact comparative position of contracts.
Key Success Factors
- Speak technical and legal jargon. Explain complex contractual issues simply and clearly so people can understand.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
- Ability to view legal and contract matters through a business lens.
- Contracting and negotiation process expertise to create the best mutual outcomes.
- Negotiation skills that enable management of complex agreements with significant budget impact.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems to develop viable solutions.
- Knowledge of sourcing and/or contracting process best practices and measurement techniques.
- Data-based skills with ability to manipulate large volumes of spend data for examination of supplier, product and facility utilization.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting impact of assigned areas of spend.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Sourcing and Contracts Manager handles sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for assigned products or services. This role is key in executing commodity strategies for various spending categories. It is a focal point for the business and Supply Chain areas. The main focus is drafting contracts and agreements, ensuring terms are appropriate, and negotiating with suppliers. This position also monitors existing contracts and incorporates changes from business needs and supply markets. It suggests modifications to sourcing strategies as needed.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Drafts, negotiates, and executes contracts for assigned categories. Compares these categories to industry trends and market standards. Continuously engages with end-users and Commodities Directors to understand market pressures and impacts on internal contracts. Ensures savings goals and targets are met for their categories. Provides ongoing help for requests for non-strategic products or services as required by the business.
- Drives performance to achieve yearly cost reductions by standardizing products and seeking the best commodity or service costs.
- Participates in and/or manages Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new or existing products and services.
- Ensures pricing is effective and accurate in the system. This enables automated buying and identifies bottlenecks in automating purchases due to contract setup. Ensures accuracy and completeness of contract information in the source-to-settle system.
- Partners with sourcing, business, and legal teams on contract negotiations, rights, obligations, and RFPs. Creates agreements to acquire products and services needed for business operations and growth. Ensures agreements meet the needs of both the organization and the supplier. Serves as a key internal interface with the Sourcing and Contracts Manager. This includes Finance, Accounting, Revenue Cycle, business stakeholders, Supply Chain operations, Logistics, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, and Enterprise Security.
- Reviews supplier requests to change terms and conditions. Assesses risk and provides recommendations to protect the organization's interests. Addresses supplier questions and resolves or escalates disputes when appropriate.
- Assesses contracting language revisions and redlines to help internal risk structure. Positions and negotiates with suppliers. Ensures contracts are up-to-date with necessary terms. Complies with internal compliance, risks, and legal requirements.
- Evaluates the best delivery and logistics options for products. Engages with internal stakeholders and suppliers to determine these options.
- Monitors market information, benchmarking, product introduction and other drives that impact comparative position of contracts.
Key Success Factors
- Speak technical and legal jargon. Explain complex contractual issues simply and clearly so people can understand.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
- Ability to view legal and contract matters through a business lens.
- Contracting and negotiation process expertise to create the best mutual outcomes.
- Negotiation skills that enable management of complex agreements with significant budget impact.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems to develop viable solutions.
- Knowledge of sourcing and/or contracting process best practices and measurement techniques.
- Data-based skills with ability to manipulate large volumes of spend data for examination of supplier, product and facility utilization.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting impact of assigned areas of spend.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
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- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior contract manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or a related field required
- Five or more years of contract management or procurement experience preferred
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or NCMA certification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing complex government or commercial contracts end to end
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software such as Ariba, Icertis, or Conga
- Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations for roles with government or defense clients
Senior Contract Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior contract manager in Texas?
Most senior contract managers in Texas reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in business, law, or supply chain management and several years of progressively responsible contract administration experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license for contract management, but employers strongly favor candidates holding the Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credential from the National Contract Management Association. Defense and government-facing roles typically also require working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations.
How much do senior contract managers make in Texas?
Senior contract managers in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior contract managers in Texas?
Employers hiring senior contract managers in Texas right now include Wells Fargo, McKesson, and AMS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's deep concentration of defense primes, energy majors, and large healthcare systems means demand for experienced contract professionals stays consistent across economic cycles.
Which Texas cities have the most senior contract manager jobs?
Irving, Houston, and Dallas have the most senior contract manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the energy sector and large EPC firms headquartered there, Dallas draws demand from technology companies and corporate headquarters, and San Antonio's concentration of military installations and defense contractors sustains steady federal procurement roles.
Are there remote senior contract manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since contract review, negotiation, and vendor management are largely desk-based functions that translate well to remote work. About 86% of senior contract manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely employers in this field have adopted flexible arrangements. Fully remote roles are most common in technology and SaaS vendor contracting, while defense and construction contracts more often require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a senior contract manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to start as a contract administrator or procurement analyst, roles that large Texas employers in energy, defense, and healthcare hire in volume and use as a pipeline to senior positions. Companies like Fluor, USAA, and major health systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare regularly bring on junior contract staff with strong analytical backgrounds. Pursuing the NCMA's Certified Commercial Contracts Manager credential early signals commitment to the profession and gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to senior contract manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to senior contract manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries including defense, energy, technology, and healthcare. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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