Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

AmerisourceBergen; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Sr. Contract Specialist to manage contract execution and administration. This role involves reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance, and training stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Professional development

Mentorship

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and evaluates agreements prior to signature.
• Works closely with Legal and Finance to validate contract content.
• Develops and conducts training in contract acumen for new hires.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation 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, and maintaining and updating systems to ensure 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 and identifies the need for legal review, engaging Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; assists them by managing priorities and customer expectations.
4. Supports Senior Manager, Contracts, with complex contracting issues.
5. Develops and conducts training in contract acumen and policies 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 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 related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires training and understanding in legal, business administration, grant/contract management, or similar fields, generally 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 contractual/legal terms and conditions is essential. Experience in the healthcare industry consulting environment is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

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

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members’ purpose-driven work. Benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, support for working families, 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 salary may vary based on location, with adjustments for specific states as noted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].

Affiliated Company: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation