Sr Analyst, Contract Implementation & Audit

Baxter International Inc.•Deerfield, IL

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides senior-level analytical support for the Contract Implementation function, including complex contract maintenance and administration for assigned accounts or regions. Agreements may include Key National/Regional Accounts, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreements, and other non-standard agreements. The role translates written agreement terms into accurate system configurations and updates, and supports contract lifecycle activities such as renewals, amendments, product launches, and market price changes. The position performs audits and quality reviews to verify contract setup accuracy, adherence to pricing and compliance controls, and readiness for internal and external audits. It also advances continuous improvement through standard work, documentation, subject-matter-expert knowledge sharing, and analytics. The workplace policy requires a minimum of three days onsite each week. The estimated base salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. Baxter offers eligible employees comprehensive compensation and benefits, including medical and dental coverage beginning on day one, insurance coverage, retirement and stock purchase plans, educational assistance, paid time off, paid holidays, leave benefits, commuting benefits, an employee discount program, an employee assistance program, and childcare benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate relevant experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in contract maintenance and implementation, commercial operations, pricing, finance, analytics, or a related area.
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle concepts, including setup, maintenance, renewals, and amendments, and the ability to translate agreement terms into system configurations and downstream operational impacts.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and translating data into clear insights and recommendations.
Project management and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate status, findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Advanced proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management platforms such as Model N or similar.
High attention to detail and a strong control mindset, with commitment to process adherence, improvement, and documentation.
Experience using AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to support business processes, analysis, and productivity.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools and enterprise reporting platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize a portfolio of contract maintenance work, including intake assessment, requirements clarification, and stakeholder coordination to meet internal service-level expectations.
Independently resolve complex or non-standard contract maintenance activities in partnership with Sales, Compliance, Pricing, and other stakeholders; clarify requirements, identify options, implement solutions, and escalate risks or policy exceptions as appropriate.
Execute complex contract maintenance activities, including pricing, compliance, and incentive analysis, to ensure agreement terms and pricing guidelines are reflected in system setup and updates.
Monitor quality and perform root-cause analysis for recurring errors.
Own and coordinate lifecycle activities for assigned accounts and agreements, including renewals, amendments or restatements, product launches, and market price changes.
Respond to internal and external inquiries about contract setup, pricing discrepancies, and maintenance impacts; communicate status, risks, and resolution plans, escalating as needed.
Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and controls for contract maintenance; keep documentation current and audit-ready.
Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies, strengthen stakeholder experience, own analytical deliverables, and contribute to team, divisional, and cross-functional projects as required.
Identify training needs and process gaps; recommend updates to job aids, training materials, and controls to improve consistency and reduce rework.
Manage priorities, track dependencies, surface risks, and proactively communicate with the manager and stakeholders to progress assigned work on time.
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define requirements and test enhancements to contract maintenance processes and tools; support user acceptance testing and change management as needed.
Monitor key metrics and operational performance; communicate risks, root causes, and mitigation recommendations to stakeholders and the manager.
Own system setup audits and quality reviews for aligned GPOs, validate configuration accuracy, document findings, and provide resolution.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage beginning on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance coverage.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contribution and company matching options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.