Analyst - Contract Analyst II

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a contracts administrator in New Jersey to ensure timely updates of contract pricing and membership data, maintain supplier files, and resolve invoice discrepancies. You will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to improve contract processes and audit readiness.

The role requires a four-year degree and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel/Outlook skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as business, accounting, sales, marketing, or computer sciences.
• Typically 2–3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Update contract pricing and membership data in the contract management database.
• Maintain supplier contract files and relationships with contract contacts.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support problem resolution efforts.
• Validate reports and coordinate changes in the contract system; assist audits.
• Support EDI projects and collaborate with internal departments and suppliers.
• Work with distribution centers to fix discrepancies and update pricing.

Skills

Contract administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Decision making

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

2–3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely updates of all contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system. Maintains assigned supplier contract files and is responsible for maintaining supplier relations with appropriate contract contacts. Acts as key contact for assigned suppliers; supports problem resolution efforts to resolve invoice inaccuracies. Establishes and maintains contract documentation files within contract system. Validates daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly contract maintenance reports and makes appropriate contract management database system changes. Maintains exception reports that analyze pricing and membership information and performs analysis. Performs analysis of contract discrepancies; identifies source of issue and decides the appropriate action needed to resolve the issue; complex issues may require the coordination of several internal ABC departments and / or representatives from the supplier. Supports EDI technology project, as required, for assigned suppliers. Supports management initiatives and works closely with suppliers and other functional areas in order to improve processes. Works with distribution centers to troubleshoot contract discrepancies and updates membership and pricing information. Receives, identifies, and resolves discrepancies associated with assigned supplier contract issues. Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of contracts administration
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data/situations quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills; ability to work through difficult tasks
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; thorough
• Capable of making sound decisions to achieve goals
• Resourceful in pursuing or recommending new ideas and/or procedures
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Education

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program; normally requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of related experience.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose everyday. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

• backup dependent care
• adoption assistance
• infertility coverage
• family building support
• behavioral health solutions
• paid parental leave
• paid caregiver leave
• training programs
• professional development resources
• mentorship programs
• employee resource groups
• volunteer activities
• much more

For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time Salary Range*

$52,000 - 81,620 *This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned .

Affiliated Companies

• AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.