Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; Washington (District of Columbia); 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. The role involves reviewing agreements, training stakeholders, and maintaining contract accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in contracting, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of direct contracting experience.
• Working knowledge of contractual/legal terms.
• Experience in healthcare industry consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

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 is responsible for the accuracy and consistency of contract content through coordination and validation with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role is responsible for the tracking and reporting of contract status, and for maintaining and updating systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of data at all times. The role will also involve 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 with the goal of minimizing Lash Group's exposure to risk.
2. Works closely with Legal, Finance, and other subject matter experts to validate content and resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner.
3. Assesses and identifies the need for legal review and engages Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; assists them by setting and managing priorities and customer expectations.
4. Assists 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 and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
7. Responsible for contract software management reporting.
8. Develops and maintains a contractual content library of commonly used contract language, special terms and conditions, and client-specific requirements.
9. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain 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, generally obtained through a four-year Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification; requires five to seven years of direct experience in contracting and/or law firm experience; working knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding contractual/legal terms and conditions. Experience in healthcare industry consulting is preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and draft contractual language when sections are missing. Impeccable proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills related to contract information.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to evaluate risk, urgency, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of 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 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. This range reflects the national average; actual compensation may vary based on location. In certain states, the range may be up to 10% lower or 12% higher.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation