Senior Contract Specialist – Supply Chain

Cencora, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Training programs

Mentorship programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain/Distribution to review agreements, manage contract execution, and ensure accuracy across internal systems and with customers.

The role partners with Legal, Finance and external stakeholders, handles training, and drives contract governance while requiring a four-year degree or paralegal cert and 5–7 years of contracting experience; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, and/or contract management.
• Completion of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree Program or Paralegal Certification
• Requires five (5) to seven (7) direct experience in contracting and/or law firm experience; working knowledge of reading, writing and understanding the effect of contractual/legal terms and conditions.
• Experience in working for a manufacturer in the U.S.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, preferably in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and evaluates agreements prior to signature to ensure accuracy and interpret and influence performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules with the goal of minimizing Cencora's exposure to risk.
• Works closely with other members of the Legal Department, Finance and other subject matter experts to validate content and context of contract to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner.
• Assists Senior Manager, Contract Management with complex contracting issues.
• Develops and conducts training in contract acumen and policies for new hires and stakeholders.
• Support inquiries from Cencora's business stakeholders regarding contracting and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
• Responsible for Pramata legal repository reporting.
• Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders, if applicable.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

iCertis

Pramata

Job description

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain/Distribution to review agreements, manage contract execution, and ensure accuracy across internal systems and with customers.

The role partners with Legal, Finance and external stakeholders, handles training, and drives contract governance while requiring a four-year degree or paralegal cert and 5–7 years of contracting experience; some travel may be required.