Contract analyst job description

Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), a leader in business spend management (BSM), has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work organization. We deliver “Value as a Service” by helping our customers maximize their spend under management, achieve significant cost savings and drive profitability. Coupa provides a unified, cloud-based spend management platform that connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC with millions of suppliers globally. The Coupa platform provides greater visibility into and control over how companies spend money. Customers - small, medium and large - have used the Coupa platform to bring billions of dollars in cumulative spend under management. Learn more at www.coupa.com. Read more on the Coupa Blog or follow @Coupa on Twitter.

Do you want to work for Coupa Software, the world's leading provider of cloud-based spend management solutions? We're a company that had a successful IPO in October 2016 (NASDAQ: COUP) to fuel our innovation and growth. At Coupa, we're building a great company that is laser focused on three core values:
1. Ensure Customer Success - Obsessive and unwavering commitment to making customers successful.
2. Focus On Results - Relentless focus on delivering results through innovation and a bias for action.
3. Strive For Excellence - Commitment to a collaborative environment infused with professionalism, integrity, passion, and accountability.

Under general supervision, the Contract Analyst provides assistance to the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Team for the contract management and contract administration functions of Coupa. Responsibilities include the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NEEDED):Reviews and/or provides guidance in the preparation of contracts, agreements, amendments, order forms, renewals, and change orders.Assists in negotiating and executing contracts.Verification that all contractual clauses are included in documents (as are appropriate).Manage vendor/supplier performance in relation to contractual agreements.Ensuring compliance to terms and conditions of contracts.Manage contract closeout procedures.Coordinate and confer with the procurement team members, stakeholders, counsels on contractual items.Provide ongoing assistance to the procurement team in the administration of contractual agreements.Maintains contract files and records; prepares status reports
Skills or Ability to:Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail, in a fast paced environment.Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with the other team members, internal stakeholders, other departments, vendors/suppliers Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines relating to contractual deadlines Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in written form, to other both internal and external stakeholders
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with major course work in Business Administration, Procurement, and primarily Law.A minimum of three (3) years of responsible professional level experience in contracts and procurement, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Job experience in reviewing contracts preferred (especially job experience with negotiating SAAS- Software as a Service Contracts)

At Coupa, we have a strong and innovative team dedicated to improving the spend management processes of today's dynamic businesses. It's our people who make it happen, and we strive to attract and retain the best in every discipline.

We take care of our employees every way we can, with competitive compensation packages, as well as restricted stock units, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 401(k) match, a flexible work environment, no limit vacations for exempt employees, non-exempt employees are on an accrual basis for PTO, catered lunches…And much more!
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Coupa is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Please be advised, inquiries or resumes from recruiters will not be accepted.

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What you will be doing

As of August 24, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all U.S. team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen's policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Under general direction of the Contracts Supervisor, responsible for accurately entering contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system.


Responsible for timely updates of all contract pricing and membership information into the contract management database system. Maintains assigned supplier contract files and is responsible for maintaining supplier relations with appropriate contract contacts. Acts as key contact for assigned suppliers; supports problem resolution efforts to resolve invoice inaccuracies. Establishes and maintains contract documentation files within MetaStorm system. Validates daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly contract maintenance reports and makes appropriate contract management database system changes. Maintains exception reports that analyze pricing and membership information and performs analysis. Performs analysis of contract discrepancies; identifies source of issue and decides the appropriate action needed to resolve the issue; complex issues may require the coordination of several internal ABC departments and / or representatives from the supplier. Supports EDI technology project, as required, for assigned suppliers. Supports management initiatives and works closely with suppliers and other functional areas in order to improve processes. Works with distribution centers to troubleshoot contract discrepancies and updates membership and pricing information. Receives, identifies, and resolves discrepancies associated with assigned supplier contract issues. Performs related duties as assigned.



What your background should look like


Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program; normally requires a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of related experience.


Working knowledge of contracts administration Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work well in a team environment Strong organizational skills; attention to detail Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data/situations quickly Strong interpersonal skills Strong problem solving skills; ability to work through difficult tasks Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; thorough Capable of making sound decisions to achieve goals Resourceful in pursuing or recommending new ideas and/or procedures Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook



What AmerisourceBergen offers


We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.

Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.


Schedule


Full time


Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation


Equal Employment Opportunity


AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

Carnegie Mellon University is dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge through research. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) contributes directly to this mission by providing comprehensive support to faculty and staff in the administration of externally sponsored research. OSP's Primary functions include Proposals, Contracts, and Awards.

Our Contracts team is searching for a Contracts Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing critical support by assisting faculty and researchers in completing contracts with sponsors (both corporations and the government). In addition, you will handle discussions of such issues as intellectual property, confidentiality, publications and any other contractual concerns.
Core responsibilities will include:

Providing professional level support in the areas of preparation, monitoring, tracking, and negotiation of agreements. Working on agreement that include subcontracts, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, visitor agreements, data use agreements, amendments, and others as assigned.


You must demonstrate:

Ability to review legal and contractual agreements to distill contractual terms into actionable data to follow university policies and relevant laws. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to pay attention to details and strong communication skills Ability to find opportunities to streamline contract-related processes, and participate I process improvement projects


Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Research Office. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.


Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree Prior relevant experience working with contracts



Requirements:


Successful Background Check


Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!


CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.


Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Legal

Position Type

Staff - Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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