Senior Contracts Specialist

Cencora, Inc.•Richmond, VA

30d

About The Position

This 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. This role will also train stakeholders on contractual requirements.

Requirements

Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, grant/contract management or similar vocations generally obtained through 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.
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.
Ability to offer and implement ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of team

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare industry consulting environment also preferred.
Experience with Cobblestone software also preferred.

Responsibilities

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 exposure to risk.
Works closely with internal 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 Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President, as needed; assists Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President, by setting and managing continuously changing priorities as well as customer expectations.
Assists Senior Manager, Contracts-Distribution with complex contracting issues.
Develops and conducts training in contract acumen and policies for new hires and stakeholders.
Support inquiries from stakeholders regarding contracting and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status.
Responsible for contract software management reporting.
Responsible the development and maintenance of contractual content 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.
Participates in weekly contracting status calls with business leaders.
Manages the contract administration email box.
Responsible for maintaining template documents.
Partners with Cencora subject matter experts to ensure compliance.
Manages master contracting data repository for pending contracts.
Collaborates with database vendor as it relates to new features, updates, roll outs, etc. and makes recommendations to Senior Manager, Contracts-Distribution.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
This encompasses 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.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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