[Hiring] Contract Manager II @Cencora

Role Description

Under the direction of the Vice President, Brand and Specialty Strategic Global Sourcing, responsible for managing a category of products as well as the business relationship between Cencora and the respective product suppliers.

• Works directly with outside pharmaceutical suppliers as it relates to policies, issues and profitability.
• Negotiates contracts, establishes sourcing relationships and manages customer-related programs in designated category; works towards resolving work issues relative to the trading relationship.
• Collaborates with internal departments such as Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal and other Procurement entities in order to promote the best interests of Cencora.
• Manages the trade affairs with key strategic suppliers to include negotiating business agreements and settling disputes and/or issues.
• Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.
• Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers.
• Manages several contracting programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires a minimum of 4+ years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base, product relationships and industry trends.
• Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.
• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
• Traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.