Contract Specialist (R&D Procurement)-1
Core
Execute sourcing and contracting processes, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships to facilitate faster delivery for business owners in R&D.
Role type
Contract Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Negotiated contracts and supplier partnerships for R&D categories
Domain
Consumer Healthcare / R&D Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract management, negotiation, risk balancing, Ariba systems, regulatory compliance, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
CIPS qualification, experience in Consumer Healthcare industry, cross-geography experience
Technologies
Ariba
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing and contracting processes while balancing risks; Negotiate and execute agreements under a defined category strategy; Apply legal principles in a global environment; Establish sourcing approach and benchmarking opportunities; Ensure contracting activities comply with regulatory standards and internal policies; Develop understanding of consumer needs in OH, OTC & VMS categories
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC