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- Review/assess contract language and business terms against business unit and corporate objectives and requirements
- Redline/draft proposed modifications to contract language as appropriate
- Define contract negotiation strategies; conduct contract negotiations; manage contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
- Facilitate the development, review, approval and execution of master agreements, outsourcing agreements, license agreements, amendments, statements of work, change orders/requests, contract schedules/addendums, etc.
- Identify savings and synergy opportunities as applicable
- Perform contract interpretation as assigned
- Resolve post-execution contract related issues/disputes as assigned
- Engage/Work with Legal Counsel as appropriate in accordance with corporate policy to develop and incorporate legal protections into company contracts
- Record and track all executed contract transactions; track and report on planned, in-process and executed contracts
- Develop relationships with, and act as a liaison between, applicable business area stakeholders and our client's Global Vendor Contracts Organization. Communicate and enforce corporate contracting and vendor management policies.
- Perform and/or support other contract and vendor management projects/duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Must have legal experience
- Must possess strong contract expertise and knowledge in both information technology and corporate (non-IT) professional services, subscription services, third-party product licensing, maintenance services, outsourcing services, office services, and equipment/products.
- Strong knowledge of legal contract terminology, terms and structures
- 7+ years of experience in managing, negotiating, drafting, and redlining complex third-party vendor contracts
- Knowledge and experience negotiating contracts for on-shore and off-shore services for North America and enterprise-wide use
- Broad knowledge of sourcing and third-party vendor negotiation processes
- Strong organizational skills; detail oriented; able to prioritize projects to meet deadlines; and able handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to collaborate with and influence all managerial levels in the enterprise
- Demonstrates self-initiative, creative thinking, sound reasoning, and analytical skills
- Proficient in standard office technologies (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Certification(s) in contract negotiation
- Knowledge of IT concepts and solutions
- Experience developing, documenting and implementing contracting policies and procedures
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