Sourcing Contract Manager

Sourcing Contract Manager

Seeking a Sourcing Contract Manager to join the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) Contracts team, reporting to the lead for Contracts & Budgets & Outsourcing.

$80.00/hr - $90.00/hr

• Write/draft Statement of Works (SoWs) and Change Orders (COs) associated with low‑risk contracts leveraging the Agiloft Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under the guidance of the assigned team member.
• Attend cross‑functional internal and external supplier meetings to ensure supplier contract terms and conditions are adequately addressed and contracts executed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the routing, tracking and facilitating the timely progress of contracts from point of submission into PSC through to execution.
• Responsible for the creation of purchase requisitions to enable the PSC business to commence work with the scope of the executed contract.
• Where required assist and support continuous improvement activities to improve the team’s ability to deliver value to the business.
• Facilitate and support budget forecasting and accrual activities where required.
• Provide support during any financial audits at month or quarterly close, as needed.
• As applicable per designated PSC business, maintain GxP and financial audit inspection readiness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline and 3+ years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require certification in assigned area.

• The ideal candidate must have 1+ years of direct working experiences in the life‑sciences industries emphasis on contract drafting and sourcing negotiations with preferably outsource services such as contract manufacturers (CMOs), and/or clinical research testing laboratories.
• Collaboration with multi‑functional teams.
• Working knowledge of clinical and commercial supply chain contract terms and conditions.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting complex contract manufacturing, biologics and clinical and commercial supply chain related agreements.
• Experience in SAP, Ariba, Tableau and management of both clinical and commercial supply chain, required.
• Experience in Contract Life Management (preferred Agiloft) system.

• Some understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across a variety of functional groups such as Commercial, Research and Development, Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC), Clinical Studies and Finance, and all levels of management.
• Ability to work with vendors and effectively negotiate commercial terms.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Finance, Supply Chain, and Science

Industries:
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing