What you will do
• Responsible for preparing vendor contracts by incorporating the associated vendor budget and scope of work into the standard contract templates and submitting to vendor for approval.
• Review contract documents for accuracy and technical completeness.
• Compose, proof read, edit and prepare correspondence using MS Word.
• Manage the contract approval/execution process, document all required approvals including legal and management authorizations
• Manage and track vendor contracts and supporting documentation
• Document deviations from policies, business processes, and standard operating procedures
• Assist Director of Contracts in secondary negotiations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ensure departmental and office content on SharePoint is monitored and updated.
• Work on related projects as needed and update manager on status of projects.
• Must work in a team environment and communicate with the other U.S. and international offices.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
What you will bring to the role
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible and able to use sound independent judgment and take initiative to assess information and anticipate needs
• Ability to interact in a diplomatic and professional manner required.
• Proven history of resourcefulness.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong organizational and technical skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet research.
• Capability to assist in the negotiation of legal and financial terms
• Data analysis / presentation an advantage
• Process improvement and facilitation experience would be an advantage
Your Experience
• CRO experience is strongly preferred
• 2-4 years working in vendor contracts administration
• 2+ years in contract negotiations
• Bachelor's degree required