[Hiring] Contract Specialist II @Cencora

Role Description

The Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain/Distribution 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. This role will also train stakeholders on contractual requirements.

• 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 Cencora’s exposure to risk.
• Works closely with other members of the Legal Department, Finance and other subject matter experts to validate content and context of contract to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner.
• Assesses and identifies the need for legal review and engages internal legal counsel, as needed; assists internal legal counsel, by setting and managing continuously changing priorities as well as customer expectations.
• Assists Senior Manager, Contract Management with complex contracting issues.
• Develops and conducts training in contract acumen and policies for new hires and stakeholders.
• Supports inquiries from Cencora’s business stakeholders regarding contracting and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
• Responsible for Pramata legal repository reporting.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of playbooks, clause library of commonly used contract language, special terms and conditions, and other client-specific requirements.
• Conducts daily maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain accuracy in tracking systems.
• Management of contractual documents across all business platforms with strong proficiency in reviewing contracts using Microsoft Word, tracked changes and redlining, performing contract comparisons, managing file versions, and proofreading edits for accuracy and consistency.
• Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders, if applicable.
• Manages the contract administration email box.
• Helps to implement digitization of contracting into legal repository.
• Collaborates with legal repository vendor as it relates to new features, updates, roll outs, etc. and makes recommendations to Senior Manager, Contract Management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to do minimal travel, as required.

Qualifications

• Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, and/or contract management.
• Completion of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree Program or Paralegal Certification.
• Requires five (5) to seven (7) direct experience in contracting and/or law firm experience; working knowledge of reading, writing and understanding the effect of contractual/legal terms and conditions.
• Experience in working for a manufacturer in the U.S.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, preferably in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and draft contractual language when sections are missing.
• Impeccable proofreading skills – attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Advanced analytical skills relative to contract information and related matters.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate risk, urgency and prioritize tasks.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and software programs necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel and SharePoint. Experience with iCertis and/or Pramata software also preferred.
• Ability to offer and implement ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of contracting team.

Benefits

• Compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support 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, including 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.