Role Overview:
The Contracts Specialist supports contract administration and the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring efficient purchasing, compliance, and vendor management. This role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and tracking various contracts (e.g., SOWs, CDAs, service agreements), while collaborating closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and manage contracts and SOWs using standard templates
- Negotiate terms with vendors and manage contract amendments
- Coordinate with Legal and business units to ensure contract alignment with objectives
- Track timelines, obligations, and deliverables for contract compliance
- Support procurement activities, including requisitions, POs, and invoice reconciliation
- Serve as a superuser in Ariba, assisting users and resolving issues
- Maintain supplier records and documentation
- Assist in vendor onboarding and relationship management
- Help drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or Paralegal Certification
- 1–2 years of experience in contracts, procurement, or purchasing
- Familiarity with Ariba or other P2P/contract management systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Team Interaction:
- Works cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and internal departments
- No direct supervisory responsibilities
Job sourced from Pacira Biosciences.