Contract Analyst II

M-F 8-430 (8 hours with a half hour lunch)

Supplier Max Bill Rate :

• / hr

Temp to permanent (potentially)

Remote

Under general direction of the Contracts Supervisor, responsible for accurately entering contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system. The ideal candidate for this position should have contract management experience and strong analytical skills. Expertise in handling large data sets, and proficiency in using Salesforce and SAP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains supplier relationships and is responsible for resolving contract price issues and performing root cause analysis.

Acts as a key contact for internal teams, GPO, and manufacturers to ensure positive customer relationship for contract agreements. Attend external calls as needed.

Validates contract updates and makes appropriate contract database system changes in SAP.

Maintains exception reports and analyzes pricing and membership information.

Performs analysis of contract discrepancies; identifies source of issue and decides the appropriate action needed to resolve the issue; complex issues may require the coordination of several internal departments and representatives from the supplier.

Partner with account managers / sales coordinators to review contract issues and resolve potential concerns.

Work with cross-functional business units to troubleshoot contract discrepancies and updates membership and pricing information.

Receives, identifies, and resolves discrepancies associated with assigned supplier contract issues.

Attend customer contracts onboarding meetings and provide reporting as needed.

Act as a team player and be willing to provide additional support as needed by leadership.

Initiate and drive process improvement opportunities to drive cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Supporting pharmaceutical contract industry policies related to 340B, Contract Pharmacy, and Orphan Drug regulations.

Additional Job Description

Education and Work Experience

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program; normally requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of related experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Working knowledge of contracts administration

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data / situations quickly

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving skills; ability to work through difficult tasks

Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; thorough

Capable of making sound decisions to achieve goals

Resourceful in pursuing or recommending new ideas and / or procedures

Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Salesforce, and SAP