Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; Ohio; 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 requirements. This role involves reviewing agreements, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing training on contractual policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contracting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Comprehensive wellness suite

Backup dependent care

Adoption assistance

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Professional development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of direct experience in contracting or law firm experience.
• Knowledge of legal and contractual terms is essential.
• Experience in healthcare industry consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal 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 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, aiming to minimize 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 and identifies the need for legal review, engaging Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; assists in setting and managing priorities and customer expectations.
4. Assists Senior Manager, Contracts, with complex contracting issues.
5. Develops and conducts training in contract policies and acumen for new hires and stakeholders.
6. Supports inquiries from business stakeholders regarding contracting, compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
7. Responsible for contract software management reporting.
8. Develops and maintains a library of contractual content, including commonly used contract language, special terms, and client-specific requirements.
9. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy in tracking systems.
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 related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, grant/contract management, or similar, typically obtained through a four-year Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification. Requires five to seven years of direct experience in contracting or law firm experience. Knowledge of legal and contractual terms is essential. Experience in healthcare industry consulting is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze, identify, and draft contractual language.
• Impeccable proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to evaluate risk, prioritize tasks, and assess urgency.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, and experience with iCertis preferred.
• Ability to contribute ideas to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.

What Cencora Offers

We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members' purpose-driven lives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive wellness suite addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. We support working families with backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health, paid parental and caregiver leave, and more. We also offer training, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range

$72,200 - 103,290 (National Average). Actual ranges may vary based on location, with up to 10% lower or 12% higher depending on the state.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation