Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Sr. Contract Specialist to manage contract execution and administration. The role involves reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance, and training stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification with extensive experience in contracting. Join us to make a difference in the healthcare industry!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits focusing on wellness

Training programs and professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Volunteer activities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of contracting and/or law firm experience required.
• Working knowledge of contractual/legal terms preferred.
• Understanding of the healthcare industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate agreements prior to signature.
• Work with Legal and Finance to validate contract content.
• Develop and conduct training in contract policies.

Skills

Contractual language analysis

Proofreading

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Risk evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

iCertis

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. Apply today!

Job Details

The Sr. Contract Specialist role is responsible for reviewing agreements, handling the administration and customer contact activities associated with contract execution, and processing in accordance with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and customer specifications. This role ensures the accuracy and consistency of contract content through coordination and validation with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, it involves tracking and reporting contract status, maintaining and updating systems for data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. The role also includes training stakeholders on contractual requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reviews, prepares, and evaluates agreements prior to signature to ensure accuracy and interpret and influence performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules, minimizing Lash Group's exposure to risk.
2. Works closely with Legal, Finance, and other subject matter experts to validate contract content and resolve inconsistencies promptly.
3. Assesses the need for legal review and engages Corporate Counsel or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; assists them by managing priorities and customer expectations.
4. Supports the Senior Manager, Contracts, with complex contracting issues.
5. Develops and conducts training in contract policies for new hires and stakeholders.
6. Supports inquiries from business stakeholders regarding contracting, compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
7. Manages contract software reporting and maintains a library of contract language, terms, and client-specific requirements.
8. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure tracking system accuracy.
9. Manages contractual documents across platforms.
10. Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders.
11. Manages the contract administration email inbox.
12. Maintains templating documents and manages the master contracting data repository.
13. Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification, with five to seven years of contracting and/or law firm experience. A working knowledge of contractual/legal terms and understanding of the healthcare industry is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Strong contractual language analysis and drafting skills
• Impeccable proofreading and attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Risk evaluation and prioritization abilities
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and experience with iCertis is preferred
• Ability to contribute ideas for team efficiency improvements

What Cencora Offers

We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits focusing on wellness, and resources supporting personal growth, including training programs, professional development, mentorship, and volunteer activities. For more details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

$72,200 - 103,290 (varies by location, with potential adjustments in certain states)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing reasonable accommodations during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation