Contract Specialist, GPO & Advisory Services

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Position Summary McKesson is seeking a Contract Specialist for our GPO & Advisory Services Team. Responsible for the overall quality of the service, accuracy, and consistency of contracts, as well as shepherding contracts through the final documentation and approval processes using the Salesforce (Conga) management system. Contracting Specialist will also assist in management of the day-to-day operations of Contract Management, create and provide reports, and make suggestions to improve the contracting process to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management responsibilities of the contract execution workflow for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Facilitating of contract workflow and maintenance of documents and data accuracy within the Salesforce contract management system. Manage to ensure proper approvals and signatures are received for timely execution of contracts. Facilitate agreements to our partners for countersignature.
• Responsible for executing in the creation and delivering of end of quarter/end of month (EOQ/EOM) reporting to our partners per the GPO contract terms. Assist in work stream to automate and enhance efficiency in this area.
• Assistance with the creation of contract summaries and other resources required to effectively communicate to McKesson Sales team and GPO membership.
• Participate in the contract review process lending insight and influence into the negotiations, strategy, and implementation of contracts.
• Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and a knowledge of a customer needs and ability to fulfill its requirements.
• Collaborate with a business development team, legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals.
• Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are following company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations.
• Clearly explain contract terminology to partners and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.
• Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner.

Education & Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Critical Skills

• 4+ years of relevant contract management, contract negotiation, sourcing, supply chain, or negotiating/managing contracting.
• Salesforce (Apttus/Conga) or other contract lifecycle management system experience required.
• DocuSign experience required.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Results driven, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pharma/Oncology knowledge and experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills

• Contracting best practices and approaches (redlining, facilitating, and execution).
• Skills in managing complex projects with the right level of agency.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and deliver best outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and suggest solutions for problems, and partner concerns.
• Must have high attention to detail and be able to deliver high quality and accurate outputs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear adherence to company policies and procurement rules and regulations.
• Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask on several projects.

Working Conditions

• Able to travel overnight domestically 5% of the time.
• Hybrid work environment – Ideally located in Texas or Michigan.
• Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson’s pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $78,000 – $130,000 McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. Join us at McKesson! Apply Job!