Senior Contracts Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

Cencora; Wisconsin; 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, collaborating with various departments, and training stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification and extensive experience in contracting, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Family support

Training and mentorship

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of contracting or law firm experience required.
• Knowledge of legal and contractual terms preferred.
• Healthcare industry consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates agreements prior to signature.
• Collaborates with Legal and Finance to validate contract content.
• Develops and conducts training on contract policies.

Skills

Drafting

Proofreading

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Risk evaluation

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 for 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. Collaborates with Legal, Finance, and other subject matter experts to validate contract content and resolve inconsistencies promptly.
3. Assesses the need for legal review, engaging Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services as needed; supports them by managing 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. Manages contract software reporting and maintains a library of contract language, terms, and client-specific requirements.
8. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure system accuracy.
9. Manages contractual documents across all business platforms.
10. Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders.
11. Manages the contract administration email inbox and maintains templating documents.
12. Oversees the master contracting data repository for pending contracts.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

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

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, and experience with iCertis is preferred.
• Ability to evaluate risk and prioritize tasks effectively.

What Cencora Offers

We provide comprehensive compensation, benefits, and resources to support an inclusive culture and your personal and professional growth. Benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, family support, training, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. For more details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

$72,200 - 103,290 (varies by location; some states may have up to 10% lower or 12% higher ranges).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation