• Job Description

  Req#: JR0104968

  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.

  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. Contracting Specialist will also manage the day-to-day operations of Contract Management and make suggestions to improve the contracting process to drive efficiency.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with the Category Leaders to ensure McKesson’s contracting policies are established with the supplier early in the engagement and there is clarity on non-negotiables
  • Provide general contractual / commercial advice and coaching for contract owner, manager and team members working in close alignment with the Shared Service organizations (i.e. Legal, ISRM, Data & Privacy, Risk, Finance, Insurance, etc.)
  • Draft contracts as needed by S&P and support contracting efforts, including but not limited to contract administration, red-lining, and execution (post-negotiations efforts) as well as execution of amendments to extend agreements, add resources or funding, execute SOW’s, change orders, and renewals
  • Partner closely with Shared Service organizations in executing and finalizing contracts, utilizing McKesson’s contract templates and Terms and Conditions with a goal to reduce contractual risk
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Contract Management Services

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  Education

  • Minimum of 4-year degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Law

  Experience

  • 4+ years of Supply Chain/Sourcing/Contract Negotiation
  • Experience negotiating/managing commercial contracts

  KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Contract Lifecycle Management/Partnership
    • The ability to translate business needs into legal language and identify potential risks, implications and dependencies to create timely and sound legal contracts that protect and advance McKesson’s interests.
  • Negotiation
    • The ability to explore, persuade and influence positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and meet McKesson’s strategic S&P objectives.
  • Customer Relationships Management
    • The process of seeking to understand, define and support McKesson’s inter-business activities and fostering a productive relationship between S&P and its business partners.
  • Enterprise Orientation / Global Mindset
    • The process of making decisions and setting direction by putting the needs of the enterprise first while balancing regional/Business Unit (BU)-specific needs. Involves effectively managing in a multi-national environment and respecting and understanding the culture and workplace norms of other locations.
  • Data Driven Insights
    • The use of data as a principal driver to frame up business problems, create solutions and make sound decisions.

  At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being . Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

  As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

  Our Base Pay Range for this position

  $68,400 - $114,000

  McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

  McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

  Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

  Join us at McKesson!

• About the company

  McKesson Corporation is an American company distributing pharmaceuticals and providing health information technology, medical supplies, and care management tools.

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