Ledgent Technology ยท 1 day ago
Sourcing Contracts Manager (Onsite)
Ledgent Technology is seeking a Sourcing Contracts Manager to join the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain Contracts team at their client site in Alameda, CA. The role involves managing contract activities including drafting, executing contracts, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and timely processing of contracts.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience
May require certification in assigned area
1-2 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
Some understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes
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 negotiated 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
Must embrace our client's core values: Be Exceptional, Excel for Patients, and Exceed Together
Must Have: Ariba System, Contract Writing, Contract Lifecycle Management Database knowledge, Experience with SAP, Understanding of contract manufacturing
Preferred
Experience in Contract Life Management (preferred Agiloft) system
Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred
Nice To Have: Atlassian Jira Service Management, Finance accruals knowledge
Company
Ledgent Technology
Ledgent Technology, a business line of Roth Staffing Companies, utilizes proven processes and their robust professional network to place qualified technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire roles and project teams throughout the US.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase