TSR is a premier National U.S. Staffing company with over 50 years of staffing excellence.
Our client, a leading Pharmaceutical company is hiring a Sourcing Associate on a contracting basis.
Work Location: Tampa Florida
Summary:
• Acting as first stop and advisor
• Drafting contract language, redlining, negotiation and guidance
• Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage and handle escalations in the contracting process
• Streamlining and creating efficiency in contracting and legal escalation process for SE
• Conduct contract facilitation process for highly complex contracts
• Complete any required pre-transactional steps and prior endorsement, with appropriate risk assessment due diligence
• Execute contracts in a timely method with appropriate legal support to ensure compliance with company standards
• Perform appropriate due diligence by assessing risk mitigating options, and identifying business issues
• Ensure appropriate written guidelines are followed and/or SME input is obtained throughout the process (e.g., privacy, finance, international and domestic taxation, customs and trade, information security, systems quality, software asset management, and other SMEs)
• Ensure key agreements and contracts are reviewed by peers and superiors to protect and advance the company's interest
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable the procurement contracting process and ensure excellence in contract management
• Identify points of escalation for Sourcing Excellence ('SE') to interface with Strategy, Process & Capabilities, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Audit, etc.,) regarding contracting and Procurement policy and related operational questions
• Review key agreements and contracts reviewed to protect and advance the company's interests
• Work within the Five Ways of Working among between SE and CLS
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives towards an industry-leading contracting capability within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Participate in training to provide opportunities for professional development and further expansion of contracting skillsets
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to draw conclusions, make data driven decisions and develop actionable recommendations for business units
Required Skills:
• JD or paralegal or equivalent degree
• 6-8 years of relevant experience including drafting, reviewing and negotiating procurement / business contracts, procurement negotiations
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM)
• 4 years of Pharmaceutical Procurement experience
• Experience in procurement a plus
Please contact me directly if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or to discuss our referral program if you know anyone that may be interested. Employment Type: CONTRACTOR