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Sr. Contracts Specialist, Site Facilities Services

Neurocrine Biosciences · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
Legal$97k–$133k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Sr. Contracts Specialist, Site Facility Services oversees facility services that support daily operations, workplace standards, and overall campus appearances. This role manages vendor-delivered services including janitorial, pest control, landscaping, window cleaning, elevators, bio-basins, and other site support functions across office and laboratory environments at multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

  • Leads development of service-level requirements and statements of work for facility service contracts.
  • Oversees site-wide facility services including janitorial, pest control, interior and exterior landscaping, window cleaning, elevators, bio-basins, and general site support services.
  • Manages day-to-day vendor performance, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with contract scope, service levels, and company standards.
  • Conducts routine site inspections of office, laboratory, and common areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall site condition meet expectations.
  • Maintains and manages vendor contracts, ensuring scope adherence, performance expectations, and cost control; identifies and mitigates scope creep.
  • Coordinates contract administration activities, including submission and tracking within Coupa and Agiloft systems.
  • Reviews and approves vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, alignment with contract terms, and proper cost allocation.
  • Develops and maintains service schedules for routine and periodic services such as deep cleaning, pest control treatments, and landscape maintenance.
  • Pairs with Environmental Health & Safety to ensure pest control, waste management, and sanitation practices meet regulatory and company requirements.
  • Coordinates seasonal and project-based services, including landscape enhancements, pressure washing, and specialty cleaning services.
  • Responds to service issues and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Maintains service documentation, vendor records, performance metrics, and inspection logs.
  • Maintains workplace conditions and escalates maintenance, cleaning, or operational concerns as needed, including scorecard management for vendor performance.
  • Serves as primary point of contact for facility services vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Supports budget tracking for site services, including forecasting and monitoring of service-related expenses.
  • Identifies opportunities for service improvements, cost efficiency, and vendor optimization. Makes recommendations regarding service enhancements and process improvements.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and 8+ years of experience in facilities services, building services, or vendor management roles, including experience overseeing service providers; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, facilities management, or related field and 4+ years of experience in facilities services, building services, or vendor management roles, including experience overseeing service providers; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendor performance, contract compliance, service-level expectations, and issue resolution.
  • Experience administering service contracts, reviewing invoices, monitoring expenditures, and supporting budget forecasting activities.
  • Working knowledge of contract management and procurement systems such as Coupa and Agiloft or similar platforms.
  • Experience conducting facility inspections, assessing service quality and identifying operational risks or service gaps.
  • Understanding of cleaning standards, pest management practices, workplace services, and facility maintenance requirements in office and laboratory environments.
  • Ability to independently prioritize competing operational demands and make sound decisions within established policies and procedures.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for tracking, analysis, reporting and performance metrics.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how facility service operations impact employee experience, laboratory operations, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Works independently on moderately complex operational issues involving vendor coordination, service delivery, contract performance and cost management.
  • Applies knowledge of processes, systems, and service requirements to identify and implement operational improvements that enhance efficiency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • Provides direction to vendors and contract service providers and serves as a resource to stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of contracted services and adherence to established standards.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $97,000.00-$133,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan (with company match)
  • Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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