Sourcing Contract Manager - Alameda, California, United States - 8046 - RGP

About This Role

Seeking a Sourcing Contract Manager to join the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) Contracts team, reporting to the Lead for Contracts, Budgets, and Outsourcing. This role is responsible for supporting contract management activities, including administering, drafting, and executing contracts related to the PSC team. Additionally, the Sourcing Contract Manager will assist in escalations and the resolution of supplier payment commitments as needed. The position will collaborate with various internal and external business teams to address contract and financial requests.

What You Will Work On

Draft, negotiate and manage Statement of Works (SoWs) and Change Orders (COs) associated with low-risk contracts leveraging the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under the guidance of the assigned team member.
Attend cross functional internal and external supplier meetings to ensure supplier contract terms and conditions are adequately addressed and contracts executed in a timely manner.
Responsible for the routing, tracking and facilitating the timely progress of contracts from point of submission into PSC through to execution.
Prepare status reports for contracts in circulation.
Responsible for the creation of purchase requisitions to enable the PSC business to commence work with the scope of the executed contract.
Where required assist and support continuous improvement activities to improve the team’s ability to deliver value to the business.
Assist when required as escalation from the PSC business to resolve issues arising from invoices pending department approvals. Partner with Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable to resolve PO/invoice issues.
Facilitate and support budget forecasting and accrual activities where required.
Provide support during any financial audits at month or quarterly close, as needed.
As applicable per designated PSC business, maintain GxP and financial audit inspection readiness.
Utilize experience and expertise to assist with other Sourcing projects as required.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate must have 1-2 years of direct working experiences in the life-sciences industries emphasis on contract drafting and sourcing negotiations with preferably outsource services such as contract manufacturers (CMOs), clinical researcher (CROs) and/or clinical research testing laboratories.
Collaboration with multi-functional teams.
Working knowledge of clinical and commercial supply chain contract terms and conditions.
Experience in negotiating and drafting complex contract manufacturing, biologics and clinical and commercial supply chain related agreements.
Experience in SAP, Ariba, Tableau and management of both clinical and commercial supply chain, required.
Experience in Contract Life Management (preferred Agiloft) system.

Knowledge/Skills:

Some understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.

Ability to work effectively across a variety of functional groups such as Commercial, Research and Development, Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC), Clinical Studies and Finance,) and all levels of management.

Ability to work with vendors and effectively negotiated commercial terms.
Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must embrace Exelixis’ core values: Be Exceptional, Excel for Patients, and Exceed Together.

What You Can Expect

Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.  
Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors. 
Pay Range: $60-$65 an hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. 