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The Contract Administrator Associate will be responsible for end-to-end contract management including receiving and submitting, monitoring, and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft through final signatures. This is a 9-month contract. Responsibilities Monitoring and tracking a large volume of requisition requests from submission to financial approval and PO creation. Creating and submitting contract and financial requisition requests using SAP/Ariba (contracting & procurement platform) and Coupa/Spend Source (spend management tool). Researching vendors in systems to determine if vendors are active, prior to contracting new relationships; handle new supplier submissions or updating existing suppliers as necessary. Drafting and routing multiple contract types for review/negotiation: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders. Acting as a liaison between internal business partners and outside vendors to facilitate contract execution. Building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners. Engaging with other functional areas to assess and respond to contracting and requisition needs, obligations, and revisions. Monitoring and coordinating complex workflows between the business, Procurement, Finance and Legal Departments to ensure tasks move forward in a timely manner. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Prior experience in contract management required. Strong acumen for SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms. Comfortability with ambiguity and navigating complex processes and systems. Ability to work autonomously and proactively, capable of troubleshooting and figuring things out. Detail-oriented: strong proofreading and editing skills. Strong computer skills in database management and document preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to manage heavy workload and aggressive timelines in a timely manner, prioritize, and work under pressure. Customer service oriented: must be able to communicate effectively with internal business partners as well as external vendors/suppliers. Pay ~$32.65-$40.81/hr Why Choose R&D Partners? As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: ~ Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA ~ Dental & Vision insurance ~401k plan ~ Employee Assistance Program ~ Long-term disability ~ Weekly payroll ~ Expense reimbursement ~ Online timecard approval R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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