Contract Manager
GForce Life Sciences - Princeton, NJ
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SummaryOur growing, mid-sized pharmaceutical client has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Contract Manager who will be responsible for managing contract operational lifecycle management in the Contracting and Supplier Relations Center of Excellence. This consultant will deliver a customer service-focused framework while monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) through effective management of key performance indicators (KPIs) and other key metrics.ResponsibilitiesManage offshore resources in the contracting process, review contracts, work closely with legal teams to ensure contract compliance, and ensure the efficiency and compliance of the Ariba contracts platform. Monitor processes to ensure compliance with the internal controls framework. Support continued process improvement, and assist in managing projects that drive the department's efficiency and productivity. Job DescriptionThe candidate will be responsible for the management and performance of the following:Responsible for Ariba Contracts complianceWork closely with the Legal team to ensure proper contract framework and workflow structure in AribaReviews agreements for language in accordance with the agreed-upon legal matrixMaintains the integrity of contract hierarchies in AribaActs as the subject matter expert for the Ariba contracts processCoordinate with representatives from other departments and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of MSAs and sub-agreementsProvide leading practices and guidance on the contracting process and best use of Ariba moduleCoordinate with Ariba administrator and Ariba support for the implementation of enhancementsCoordinate with the supplier enablement and catalog management team to ensure suppliers are able to transact on the Ariba network upon contract completionTranslate business requirements to functional designs and have the ability to explain/work with the IT programming team to complete the implementationAssist with any testing activitiesWork with the global team to coordinate other rolloutsResponsible for providing reporting and dashboarding to provide transparency in the overall contracting processImprove the overall Ariba user experience by being the point person for training, change management, and problem resolutionSupport both internal and external auditors;Work closely with internal controls to ensure J-SOX complianceQualifications/ RequiredBachelor's Degree is requiredMinimum 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: Contracts Management and Review, Contracts Paralegal experience, Contracts NegotiationExhibit deep knowledge and interpretation of contract languageAbility to make quality business decisions and action those decisionsExperience with SAP ARIBA and with a large ERP is required, preferably with SAPUnderstanding emerging financial technologies, tools, and products is requiredAdvanced Excel skills are requiredTerm & Start6-month contract to start, potential for extension2 Video Interviews - Start 2-3 weeks from an offerFull-time, 40 hours/weekHybrid - Onsite 2 days a week onsiteBenefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
Created: 2024-09-21