Rangam · 1 day ago
RCI-ABBV-31958 Procurement Specialist / Purchasing Specialist (SAP/Invoice/Contract Management)
North Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
5+ years expRangam is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage contract and invoice processes within a clinical research environment. The role involves maintaining contract compliance, managing payments, and coordinating with clinical teams to resolve payment discrepancies.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Sumit Rawat
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining essential contract documents/data in the contract database to be in compliance with Corp
Purchasing, Finance, & OEC Compliance policies. Must be able to use critical thinking skills to work independently under minimal direction from management to evaluate, manage, & prioritize contract processing tasks from pre-negotiated contracts through completion
Work with Clinical teams, Clinical Analysts, appropriate departmental team members & resources, and functional areas to maintain the flow of Purchase Order Payment Requests using the designated invoice screening/tracker database, and systems
Maintain payments and historical entry in database to allow for accurate reporting. Interpretation of clinical contracts and payment terms is required
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate & Divisional Policies & procedures. Demonstrates operational knowledge of the applicable SOPs & practices required to effectively process clinical contracts
Responsible for the audit and financial reconciliation of clinical study trial vendor contracts utilizing various financial systems to summarize and consolidate payment history
Performs ongoing contract entry for all executed contracts
Primary interface with Clinical teams and other functional groups for payment-related activities. Assisting in the identification of payment discrepancies and propose resolutions and strategies to avoid them in the future
Coordinate payment timelines between Payment Specialists and other functional areas
Uses available databases and resources related to EDC database(s) in order to set-up payments in departmental database / system; May enter contract data into departmental database / system
Communicate status to management including proposing recommendations for issue resolution
Responsible for producing accurate and high-quality payments and reports in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve issues that arise independently or with minimal oversight
Coordinates clinical trial payments ensuring payments are properly processed within specified timelines including timely distribution of incoming invoices and tracking into appropriate databases
Provides guidance/information & answers to technical & non-technical questions regarding contracting process
Requisition processing of vendor agreements and Clinical Study Agreements (CSA) into contracting database, including a solid understanding of any auditable documentation needed for payment processing
Recognize & resolve vendor management issues to maintain system integrity (e.g., wrong supplier chosen by requisitioner). Processing of monthly electronic data capture (EDC) invoices for CSAs operating in trials
Verification of patient activity performed for each agreement when processing invoices. Independently investigate and resolve clinical trial vendor or site payment disputes
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent with minimum of 5 years relevant experience or an Associate's Degree with 2 years relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Strong math, communication skills and experience with MS Excel and database entry necessary
Strong knowledge of standard business procedures including contracting, finance, and budgeting
Exercise appropriate judgment when prioritizing work tasks
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects to completion consistent with stated turn-around times and / or deadlines
Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills
Operates independently and with minimal oversight
Must have attention to detail and the ability to recognize and work with manager to resolve computational and contractual errors in contracts and invoices
Well-developed communication skills and effective interaction with professionals, external sites, and vendors
Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office and have the ability to learn new software/technology quickly
Preferred
Strong understanding of the overall Global Clinical Study process
Demonstrates developing knowledge of a clinical study protocol and ability to translate it into contractual payment terms
Knowledge of Client systems and procedures (i.e. SAP, RAVE Electronic Data Capture, MIDAS, Quantum, Qlik, COMPASS etc.)
Experience in clinical research, Finance, Outsourcing, Accounts Payable, or equivalent
Company
Rangam
Rangam is a global, innovative, Total Talent management firm with the mission of accelerating meaningful employment for everyone! We are a minority-, woman-, and disability-owned firm with over 25 years of experience promoting sustainable and inclusive talent programs within our communities and employers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Parikh
Co-founder & CEO
Hetal Parikh
Co-Founder & President
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