Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Sr. Contract Specialist to manage contract execution and ensure compliance with legal and company standards. This role involves reviewing agreements, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing training on contract policies. Join a company dedicated to improving lives through innovative health solutions.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Mentorship

Volunteer activities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in contracting or law firm environments.
• Working knowledge of contractual/legal terms.
• Healthcare industry consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate agreements for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance to resolve inconsistencies.
• Conduct training on contract policies for new hires.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Proofreading

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS 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 to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness, and 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; manages priorities and customer expectations.
4. Assists Senior Manager, Contracts, with complex contracting issues.
5. Develops and conducts training on contract policies for new hires and stakeholders.
6. Supports inquiries regarding contracting, compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status from business stakeholders.
7. Responsible for contract software management reporting.
8. Maintains a library of contractual content, including common language, special terms, and client-specific requirements.
9. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure tracking system accuracy.
10. Manages contractual documents across all business platforms.
11. Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders.
12. Manages the contract administration email inbox.
13. Maintains templating documents.
14. Manages the master contracting data repository for pending contracts.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, grant/contract management, or similar, generally obtained through a four-year Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification. Requires five to seven years of experience in contracting or law firm environments, with a working knowledge of contractual/legal terms. Healthcare industry consulting experience is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills for contractual language.
• Impeccable proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and risk evaluation abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate urgency and prioritize tasks.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, and experience with iCertis is preferred.
• Ability to propose and implement efficiency improvements.

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members' purpose-driven lives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, support for working families, training, professional development, mentorship, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

$72,200 - 103,290 (National Average). Actual ranges may vary based on location, with adjustments for specific states.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a discrimination-free environment. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Company: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation