Procurement Operations & CLM Specialist
Location: NC or Cambridge, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week in office Tue–Thu)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
About the Role We are seeking a driven Procurement Operations & CLM Specialist to manage end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. Acting as a vital link between internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and suppliers, you will ensure seamless execution, compliance, and continuous process improvement across procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Lead end-to-end CLM (creation, approvals, execution, amendments, renewals). Ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards while maintaining audit-ready repositories.
- P2P Process Management: Oversee requisitions, purchase order (PO) creation/closeouts, signature workflows, and invoice alignment in partnership with Accounts Payable.
- External Workforce: Manage SOW creation, approvals, and contract extensions to maintain external workforce continuity.
- Reporting & Analytics: Track key metrics (SLAs, cycle times, budget trackers) using Tableau/PowerBI to deliver actionable operational insights.
- Operations Support: Manage Procurement Hub intake requests and drive continuous workflow improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in pharma, biotech, finance, or procurement.
- Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel & PowerPoint; hands-on experience with Coupa, Oracle iProcurement, and data visualization tools (Tableau or PowerBI). Experience with Fieldglass is preferred.
- Core Competencies: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent time management; proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships with high confidentiality and discretion.
salary: $69.49 - $74.49 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
· Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle in partnership with business owners, including contract creation, approval, execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
· Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
· Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Compliance and business stakeholders to resolve contract issues and align contractual terms with business objectives.
· Maintain contract records and documentation within contract management systems and repositories.
· Support contract audits and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
· Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and risk reduction within contract management activities.
Skills
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 3 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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