Cencora seeks a Senior Contract Specialist to manage contract lifecycle activities including review, negotiation, and execution. The role involves coordinating with legal, procurement, and business units to ensure compliance with corporate processes and mitigate legal and financial risk.
Responsibilities
Review and interpret contracts for legal adequacy, liability, intellectual property, payment terms, and business risk
Negotiate contracts and subcontracts; coordinate execution and gather required approvals
Communicate contract terms and legal implications to management and stakeholders
Collaborate with procurement, legal, and business units to standardize templates and manage compliance
Escalate concerns to legal; manage contract performance monitoring and reporting
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, law, or related field
Three to five years of direct contract management or contracting environment experience
Ability to draft, review, and analyze contracts independently
Solid negotiation and communication skills with analytical capabilities
Working knowledge of Excel and company systems; attention to detail and organizational ability
Legal background or law clerk training preferred but not required