Sr. Contracts Specialist-Indirect Sourcing R258525 Position Available In Alcorn, Mississippi

This is a job for a Senior. Contracts Specialist – Indirect Sourcing company in the Olive Branch, MS area.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Contract Specialist role is responsible for reviewing agreements, handling the administration and customer contact activities associated with contract execution, and processing in accordance with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and customer specifications. This role is responsible for the accuracy and consistency of contract content through coordination and validation with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role is responsible for the tracking and reporting of contract status, and for maintaining and updating systems to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of data. This role will also train stakeholders on contractual requirements.

Responsibilities:

Reviews, prepares, and evaluates agreements prior to signature to ensure accuracy and interpret and influence performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules with the goal of minimizing Lash Group’s exposure to risk. Works closely with Legal, Finance and other subject matter experts to validate content and context of contract to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner. Assesses and identifies the need for legal review and engages Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services, as needed; assists Corporate Counsel and/or Vice President of Shared Services, by setting and managing continuously changing priorities as well as customer expectations. Assists Senior Manager, Contracts with complex contracting issues. Develops and conducts training in contract acumen and policies for new hires and stakeholders. Support inquiries from business stakeholders regarding contracting and compliance policies, procedures, risks, and contract status. Responsible for contract software management reporting. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the contractual content library of commonly used contract language, special terms and conditions, and other client-specific requirements. Conducts daily maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain accuracy in tracking systems. Management of contractual documents across all business platforms. Leads weekly contracting status calls with business leaders. Manages the contract administration email box. Responsible for maintaining templating documents. Manages master contracting data repository for pending contracts. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires training and understanding in fields such as legal, business administration, grant/contract management or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree Program or Paralegal Certification; requires five (5) to seven (7) direct experience in contracting and/or law firm experience; working knowledge of reading, writing and understanding the effect of contractual/legal terms and conditions. Experience in healthcare industry consulting environment also preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.