Work Environment

The role requires onsite work for 5 days a week during the training period, which lasts 1-2 weeks or until the necessary skills are grasped. After training, the role becomes hybrid with work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and onsite presence from Tuesday to Thursday.

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment. The work environment includes an open cubicle setting with individual workspaces.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contracts Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will create and manage customer agreements for complex key accounts, working cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams. You will also develop, implement, and maintain key contracts, ensuring compliance and accurate pricing.

Responsibilities

Create and manage customer agreements for complex key accounts.Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams on contract development, administration, compliance, and reporting.Develop, implement, administer, and maintain key contracts, including eligibility and pricing.Coordinate assigned account contracts, amendments, new product offers, and contract maintenance.Manage pricing relationships between various GPO contracts.Collaborate with Sales and National Accounts team to support contract strategies.Redline customer agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Lead RFI, RFP, and bid submissions.Generate and enhance monthly customer and sales reports.Conduct analysis to calculate customer rebates and penalties.Manage and resolve customer pricing disputes.Prepare and distribute ad hoc sales and management reports.Develop and maintain content for Contracts and Pricing Team Training Library and SOPs.Facilitate and support process improvements in Contract Marketing.

Essential Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and pivot tables.3+ years of experience as a Contracts Analyst.Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.Strong competency in Excel, including spreadsheets, filters, and formulas.Experience in contract administration and document processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry is a plus.Knowledge of hospital/pharmacy products and pharmaceutical industry contractual terms is preferred.Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Critical thinking and problem resolution skills.Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), CLM, CRM, Qlik, and other database concepts is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Zurich, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lake Zurich,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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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.

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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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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