System One

Job Title: Contract Associate

Location: San Rafael, CA

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30.00 - $48.06

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesdays, Thursdays in office)

Hours: 40.0 hours/week

Overview

Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Contract Associate. Ideal candidates should have experience with contract management, SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract processes, including receiving, submitting, monitoring, and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures
• Monitor and track requisition requests from submission through financial approval and PO creation
• Create and submit contract and requisition requests using SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms
• Research vendors within systems to verify activity status; handle new vendor submissions and updates to existing suppliers
• Draft and route multiple contract types such as NDAs, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders for review and negotiation
• Act as a liaison between BioMarin, internal business partners, and external vendors to facilitate contract execution
• Build and maintain relationships within internal teams and engage with various functional areas to address contracting needs, obligations, and revisions
• Coordinate workflows between Business, Procurement, Finance, and Legal departments to ensure timely completion of tasks

Requirements

• Prior experience in contract management or related fields required
• Strong familiarity with SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms
• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems with comfort in ambiguity
• Self-directed and proactive work style with troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail; excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Proficient in database management and document creation using Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Capable of managing heavy workloads, prioritizing tasks, and meeting aggressive deadlines under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service oriented, with effective communication with internal teams and external vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in contracts administration or relevant field
• Experience in large law firms or in-house legal departments of public companies
• Industry experience in biotech, pharma, or medical devices
• Familiarity with SpringCM platform
• Background in science is a plus

Ref: #558-Scientific

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.