Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain/Distribution

Cencora • Remote, KY

11h

About The Position

The Contract Specialist II - Supply Chain/Distribution reviews agreements and handles administration and customer contact activities associated with contract execution and processing. The role ensures compliance with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and customer specifications, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to validate contract content. It tracks and reports contract status, maintains systems for accurate and timely data, and trains stakeholders on contractual requirements. The position supports Cencora’s Supply Chain/Distribution contracting activities and requires minimal travel as needed.

Requirements

• Training and understanding in areas such as legal, business administration, and/or contract management.
• Completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program or paralegal certification.
• Five to seven years of direct experience in contracting and/or law firm experience.
• Working knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding the effect of contractual and legal terms and conditions.
• Experience working for a manufacturer in the U.S.
• Ability to manage 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 ability and advanced analytical skills related to contract information and related matters.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate risk and urgency and prioritize tasks.
• Strong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and software needed to operate company systems and programs, especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to offer and implement ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, preferably in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences.
• Experience with iCertis and/or Pramata software.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and evaluate agreements before signature to ensure accuracy and assess performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules while minimizing company risk.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and subject matter experts to validate contract content and resolve inconsistencies.
• Identify when legal review is needed, engage internal legal counsel, and help manage changing priorities and customer expectations.
• Assist the Senior Manager, Contract Management with complex contracting issues.
• Develop and conduct training on contract acumen and policies for new hires and stakeholders.
• Respond to business stakeholder inquiries about contracting and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
• Prepare reporting for the Pramata legal repository.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, a clause library, commonly used contract language, special terms and conditions, and client-specific requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot tracking systems daily to ensure accuracy.
• Manage contractual documents across business platforms, including reviewing contracts in Microsoft Word using tracked changes and redlining, comparing contracts, managing file versions, and proofreading edits.
• Lead weekly contracting status calls with business leaders, if applicable.
• Manage the contract administration email box.
• Help implement digitization of contracting into the legal repository.
• Collaborate with the legal repository vendor on features, updates, and rollouts, and make recommendations to the Senior Manager, Contract Management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Travel minimally as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Backup dependent care may be available.
• Adoption assistance.
• Infertility coverage and family-building support.
• Behavioral health solutions.
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs, professional development resources, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level