What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Contracts Administrator (3-month Contract) - U.S. Remote position at Worldwide Clinical Trials?
Who we are
We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
What Vendor Management Does at Worldwide
The vendor management team works cross-functionally across Worldwide to drive outsourced service excellence, control costs, manage and mitigate risks stemming from outsourced services, and gain increased value from our vendors throughout the partnership life cycle. Vendor Management is responsible for managing the life cycle of our vendors from sourcing, identification, onboarding, managing, development, and off-boarding of vendors. We strive to build a mutually beneficial relationship with our vendors and convert a regular business transaction into a long-standing partnership.
What you will do
- Responsible for preparing vendor contracts by incorporating the associated vendor budget and scope of work into the standard contract templates and submitting to vendor for approval.
- Review contract documents for accuracy and technical completeness.
- Compose, proof read, edit and prepare correspondence using MS Word.
- Manage the contract approval / execution process, document all required approvals including legal and management authorizations
- Manage and track vendor contracts and supporting documentation
- Document deviations from policies, business processes, and standard operating procedures
- Assist Director of Contracts in secondary negotiations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
- Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
- Ensure departmental and office content on SharePoint is monitored and updated.
- Work on related projects as needed and update manager on status of projects.
- Must work in a team environment and communicate with the other U.S. and international offices.
What you will bring to the role
Your experience
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law
