Sourcing Contract Manager

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* Job Title:

** Sourcing Contract Manager

** Company:
** Kelly Services

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* Location:

** Onsite in Alameda, CA

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* Schedule:

** Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

** Compensation:**  $90-$96 per hour (based on experience)

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* Position Overview:

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* Kelly Services is seeking a skilled Sourcing Contract Manager to join our Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) Contracts team. Reporting to the lead for Contracts & Budgets & Outsourcing, you will play a key role in managing the drafting and execution of contracts supporting critical pharmaceutical operations.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Draft Statements of Work (SoWs) and Change Orders (COs) for low-risk contracts using the Agiloft Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system

+ Advise, troubleshoot, and manage existing agreements under team guidance

+ Attend cross-functional and supplier meetings to address contract terms and ensure timely execution

+ Route, track, and facilitate the progress of contracts from submission to execution

+ Create purchase requisitions to initiate work per executed contract scope

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives for greater operational value

+ Assist in budget forecasting, accrual activities, and financial audits during close periods

+ Maintain GxP and financial audit inspection readiness as required

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* Qualifications:

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* + BS/BA degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Certification in assigned area may be required

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* Preferred Experience:

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* + 1-2 years of direct experience in life-sciences industries, especially in contract drafting and sourcing negotiations with contract manufacturers or clinical research labs

+ Experience working with multi-functional teams

+ Knowledge of clinical/commercial supply chain contract terms and conditions

+ Experience negotiating and drafting complex agreements for contract manufacturing, supply chains, and biologics

+ Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, Tableau, and supply chain management

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Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems (preferably Agiloft)

** Knowledge &

Skills:

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* + Strong grasp of contract management processes (tracking, negotiation, approval, signatures)

+ Familiarity with drug discovery and development processes and associated risks within pharmaceutical contracting is preferred

+ Excellent vendor negotiation skills and ability to work across functional groups and management levels

+ High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure

+ Commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence

+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

+ Flexibility and openness to learning new processes and skills

** Perks & Benefits:*
* + Competitive hourly compensation

+ Opportunity to work onsite with an engaged, collaborative team

+ Contribute to impactful work in pharmaceutical operations and supply chain

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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