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What you will be doing
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensures timely contract review to meet the needs of the business units
Prepares, reviews and interprets contracts for adequacy, appropriateness and completeness in terms of indemnity, liability, confidentiality, intellectual property, payment terms, and any other applicable issues that may pose legal or business risk, confirming that all Innomar/ABC processes and requirements are adhered to
Explain the impact of the legal terms and conditions to managers, directors, senior management and/or other interested parties as part of an organized and thorough routing, review and approval process
Interact with clients and vendors as appropriate
Negotiates contracts and subcontracts
Gather and maintain approvals for applicable contracts
Coordinate all contract execution
Escalate any concerns, needs to the legal group. Work clearly in defined process and adhere to Corporate Legal process
In collaboration with the procurement team and legal group, modifies, and evaluates template contracts and other tools designed to standardize and simplify the contracting process
Work with all functional corporate, divisional and regional subject matter experts (Business Units, Operations, Legal, Finance, and IT) to provide content and context response integrity for consistency, reliability and most up-to-data material used in responses to customer requests for contracts, information requests and presentations as applicable
Works with performance-based compliance tools, reports and scorecard to provide the organization with information on compliance monitoring and contract performance
Manages and resolves content and context inconsistencies to keep relevant and dynamic flow of information to meet requirements of all incoming contracts, bids, requests for information and request for proposals and pertinent pricing structures
Ensures that they adhere and follow all ABC and Innomar legal requirements as well as follow the legal and financial SOPs and training to ensure they are familiar and knowledgeable about Innomar's internal process
Provides the "order entry" function as it relates to executed agreements
Works with and assists with the development of content library loading process in the corporate database programs
Must be willing to do minimal travel as required
Performs related duties as assigned
What your background should look like
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires training and understanding in fields such as business administration, accountancy, legal, sales, marketing, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree Program or comparable on the job training and work responsibilities;
Requires direct experience in contracting environment of at least three (3) years
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Understands the legal and health system trends and operating assumptions
Legal background - 1 to 2 years work experience as law clerk/training/certification preferred but not required
Works independently and can confidently manage negotiations
Providing advice to Operations and staff to drive performance, compliance of contracts
Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts
Analytical skills relative to contract information and related matters
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to balance business objectives and opportunities against legal and other risk/requirements
"Can do" attitude and customer-service orientation
Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot issues and/or errors
Ability to multi-task; strong time-management skills and a proven ability to work efficiently
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment; comfortable working with tight deadlines
Strong presentation and communication skills
Excellent integration and implementation skills
Excellent internal skills
Working knowledge of computers and software programs necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs, especially Excel
As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen's policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.
What AmerisourceBergen offers
We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.
Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.
Schedule
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.