Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; Illinois; On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Sr. Contract Specialist responsible for reviewing agreements, managing contract execution, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification, with 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in healthcare consulting. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Parental and caregiver leave

Professional development

Mentorship

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in contracting or law firm experience.
• Knowledge of legal and contractual terms is essential.
• Experience in the healthcare consulting industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and evaluate agreements prior to signature.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other experts to validate contract content.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on contract policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 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. Review, prepare, and evaluate 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. Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and other subject matter experts to validate contract content and resolve inconsistencies promptly.
3. Assess the need for legal review and engage Corporate Counsel or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; support these teams by managing priorities and customer expectations.
4. Assist Senior Manager, Contracts, with complex contracting issues.
5. Develop and conduct training sessions on contract policies and acumen for new hires and stakeholders.
6. Support inquiries from business stakeholders regarding contracting, compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
7. Manage contract software reporting.
8. Maintain a library of contractual content, including commonly used language, special terms, and client-specific requirements.
9. Perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure tracking system accuracy.
10. Manage contractual documents across all business platforms.
11. Lead weekly contracting status calls with business leaders.
12. Manage the contract administration email inbox.
13. Maintain templating documents and manage the master contracting data repository.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification, with 5-7 years of experience in contracting or law firm experience. Knowledge of legal and contractual terms is essential. Experience in the healthcare consulting industry is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate risks, prioritize tasks, and develop presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, and experience with iCertis is preferred.
• Ability to contribute ideas for improving team efficiency and effectiveness.

What Cencora Offers

We provide comprehensive compensation, benefits, and resources to foster an inclusive culture and support our team members' purpose-driven lives. Benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, parental and caregiver leave, training, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].

Affiliated Company: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation