Contract Manager

LabConnect LLC; Johnson City (TN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LabConnect LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee contract management and purchasing processes for biopharmaceutical clients. This role involves managing vendor relations, preparing purchases, and ensuring compliance with policies. Join a dynamic team focused on improving lives through pharmaceutical innovations.

Benefits

Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and possible annual bonus eligibility)

Health Benefits beginning on date of hire

PTO plan plus 11 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer

Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D

Qualifications

• 2 years of industry-relevant purchasing and/or contract management experience required.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships.
• Experience in purchasing or contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement to payment process with biopharmaceutical client.
• Ensure compliance with client policies and procedures.
• Handle vendor quotes, purchase orders, and invoice resolution.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

Remote - US, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

The Procurement Specialist as part of FSP Solutions will be responsible for providing contract management oversight to a biopharmaceutical client tasked with providing support in all aspects of purchasing goods and services, e.g., obtaining vendor quotes, statements of work preparation, purchase order submission, invoice resolution, and ensuring compliance with client policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement to payment process with biopharmaceutical client.
• Manage requests for service, confirm budget availability, manage vendor cost tables, validate invoices, and prepare reports as needed.
• Submit requests for CDAs and provide follow up with the legal department and to requesting parties.
• Provide support in all aspects of purchasing goods and service (e.g., obtaining vendor quotes, statement of work preparation, purchase order submission, and invoice resolution).
• Ensure compliance with client policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent degree preferred.
• 2 years of industry-relevant purchasing and/or contract management experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with vendors and high profile clients.
• Experience in purchasing or contract administration and understanding all aspects of the contracting process.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of people. The candidate will be a team player, but also have the ability to work independently.
• Well-organized and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Cross-functional and cross-site team management experience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Common and specialized computer software application proficiency and adaptability, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet and SAP is preferred.
• Very high attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills is required for success in this position.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• The work schedule is flexible, but preference is given to those who can align with West Coast business hours or an equivalent schedule in other time zones

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and possible annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 11 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture

We are a growing and global team which Values People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven and Accountability Always. In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities.

We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

It is the policy of LabConnect to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [e-mail] or call [phone].

Remote - US, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America