Contract Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee a category of products and manage the business relationship between Cencora and its respective product suppliers.

• Engage directly with external pharmaceutical suppliers regarding policies, issues, and profitability.

• Negotiate contracts and build sourcing relationships.

• Manage customer-related initiatives within the specified category.

• Address work-related issues concerning trading relationships.

• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.

• Handle trade affairs with key strategic suppliers.

• Negotiate business agreements and resolve disputes and issues.

• Favorably represent and position Cencora in relations with suppliers.

• Advocate for Cencora's interests regarding supplier actions and policies.

• Create profit-enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, and promotional initiatives.

• Manage contracting programs that increase value for Cencora and its customers.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year program or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• A minimum of 4+ years of progressively responsible and directly related experience.

• Extensive knowledge of the product and supplier landscape, product relationships, and industry trends.

• Proficient understanding of sales, purchasing, supply chain management, and/or inventory management principles and methodologies.

• Exceptional project management abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate across the organization and manage multiple diverse projects in a cross-functional setting.

• Ability to handle confrontational issues in a positive manner.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Capability to implement processes that lead to satisfactory audit practices.

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Superior negotiating skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Backup dependent care.

• Adoption assistance.

• Infertility coverage.

• Family building support.

• Behavioral health solutions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Training programs.

• Professional development resources.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Employee resource groups.

• Volunteer activities.