Senior Contract Architect & CLM Specialist

McKesson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare leader, seeks a Senior Contract Specialist in Houston to oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure accurate execution using Salesforce CLM (Conga). You will collaborate with Legal, Business Development, and Sales to draft, review, and finalize agreements, driving efficiency and compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in contract management, paralegal certification, and strong knowledge of binding contract language, with a focus on end-to-end processing and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of contract management, negotiation, sourcing, supply chain, or contract execution
• Paralegal certification required
• Experience with Salesforce (Apttus/Conga) or other CLM systems required
• DocuSign experience required
• Strong working knowledge of legally binding contractual language and terminology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract execution workflows for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
• Facilitate contract workflows and maintain data integrity within the Salesforce (Conga) CLM system.
• Coordinate internal approvals and signature processes to ensure timely contract execution; enable external countersignature.
• Prepare and deliver end-of-month and end-of-quarter reporting to partners per GPO terms.
• Participate in automation and process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
• Assist with creating contract summaries and materials for Sales and GPO members.
• Participate in contract reviews, offering negotiation and implementation insights.
• Draft and prepare contracts based on customer needs and regulations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Business Development, Sales, and cross-functional teams.
• Review terms to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Communicate terms clearly to partners and stakeholders.
• Manage deliverables and ensure timely, accurate documents.

Skills

Contract management experience

Paralegal certification

Salesforce (Apttus/Conga) experience

DocuSign experience

Legal language knowledge

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apttus/Conga CLM

DocuSign

JIRA

MIRO

Job description

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare leader, seeks a Senior Contract Specialist in Houston to oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure accurate execution using Salesforce CLM (Conga). You will collaborate with Legal, Business Development, and Sales to draft, review, and finalize agreements, driving efficiency and compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in contract management, paralegal certification, and strong knowledge of binding contract language, with a focus on end-to-end processing and