Manager, Contract Manager

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA, Life & AD&D, Disability

Annual raises and growth opportunities

On-site on Spokane with full benefits

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA is hiring a Manager, Contract Manager to execute procurement for capital projects and materials. You will lead vendor bidding, negotiate terms, and coordinate with legal teams to finalize contracts. On-site role with strong emphasis on compliance and cost optimization.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in procurement, pharmaceutical experience, SAP, and ERP knowledge, plus MS Office proficiency. Competitive wage and benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5–10 years procurement/contract management experience.
• Pharmaceutical/FDA-regulated environment preferred.
• SAP experience and ERP familiarity required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities per authority and financial rules.
• Generate RFQ documentation for capital projects.
• Lead competitive bidding with strategic vendors.
• Prepare bid tabs and vendor evaluations.
• Negotiate final price, terms, warranties with vendors.
• Coordinate legal terms with Jubilant legal team.
• Create internal contract documents and obtain signatures.
• Oversee site invoicing and project procurement.
• Liaise with technical, finance, subcontractors, legal, and clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement best practices

Vendor relations

Contract management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in Business/Production Mgmt/Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world. We are nationally recognized for producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

Job Description

The Manager, Contract Manager will provide execution of procurement functions related to capital projects and strategic procurement of operational materials for JHS Spokane projects. Position will facilitate vendor competitive bidding processes and review, perform final vendor price negotiations, lead time, and payment terms, facilitate legal contract review and negotiations between vendor and Jubilant Pharma legal department, finalize vendor and Jubilant Pharma contract documents, and issue fully negotiated POs to strategic vendor partners. The Manager, Contract Manager position will ensure best industry practices in strategic procurement is realized, and ensure JHS-S receives best pricing and terms in procurement of capital equipment, services, and supplies for ongoing operations.

• Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance to Jubilant Pharma delegation of authority and company financialrules.
• Generate request for quote documentation as required to meet capital project procurement objectives.
• Perform competitive bidding process with strategic vendors supporting strategic capital and other projects.
• Generate technical related and business related bid tab documentation in support of competitive bidding processes for review and final vendor evaluation.
• Perform vendor negotiations for final price reductions, terms of payment, warranty, etc. in support of strategic capital projects.
• Facilitate legal terms and conditions negotiations for capital equipment purchases, with collaboration between Jubilant legal team and selected vendor.
• Generate internal contract documents and obtain all stakeholder signatures as required in support of purchasing capital goods or services.
• Perform pricing and contract negotiations with strategic material and service suppliers for JHS-S and JHS-M site operations.
• Participate in an internal and statutory Audits related procurement / capex.
• Manage procurement processes by identifying gaps and ensuring the integrity of systems and processes.
• Overseeing invoicing of a project
• Liaising with technical and finance department, sub-contractors, Jubilant legal team and the client’s own representatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in: Business, Production Management, Industrial Engineering or related field desired.
• 5 to 10 years related experience required.
• 10 years related experience desired.
• Pharmaceutical experience desired.
• FDA Regulated Industry experience desired.
• 5 or more years of experience utilizing SAP desired
• Procurement Industry best practices and negotiation techniques required
• Working knowledge experience using Microsoft Suite required.
• Working knowledge experience using SAP and ERP operating systems required.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full- -Time

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $102,000.00-$144,000.00/annually with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

If you’re seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.