Responsibilities + Prepare vendor contracts by incorporating vendor budget and scope of work into standard contract templates. + Submit contracts to vendors for approval. + Review contract documents for accuracy and technical completeness. + Compose, proofread, edit, and prepare correspondence using MS Word. + Manage contract approval/execution process and 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 and update manager on project status. + Communicate with other U.S. and international offices in a team environment. + Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in process improvement and facilitation. + 2-4 years working in vendor contracts administration. + 2+ years in contract negotiations. + Bachelor's degree required. + Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) is strongly preferred. Work Environment This position is 100% home-based. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.