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Posted Date: Sep 22, 2021
A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!great people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job SummaryThe VMO is responsible for providing business focused technology Sourcing & Procurement, Contracting & Supplier Management services to drive supply optimization, cost efficiencies, minimize risk, and ensure supplier performance. The team is comprised of the following groups: Vendor Onboarding & Setup, Sourcing & Procurement, Contract Administration & Compliance, and Category Management. We support all Compass North American sectors and touch many lines of business including HR, Accounting and Finance, Treasury, Technology, Risk & Legal, Strategic Projects, Procurement, and Sales.The Contract Specialist will be responsible for two main functions: working with sponsors, legal, and suppliers to negotiate and execute contracts primarily for Tier 3 (Tactical) and Tier 4 (Emergent) Agreements as well as, managing or supporting key milestones/deliverables in existing agreements (i.e. renewals, wholesale template updates, license true-ups, pricing updates, and data privacy addendums, etc.). For new agreements, this person will leverage an established contract risk framework to gain approvals and signatures. The management of existing agreements will vary in scope and most likely require coordination and guidance from the Sourcing & Procurement and/or Category Management teams. This postition is REMOTE but will require occasional travel to Charlotte, NCPositions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.Job Responsibilities- Contract Lifecycle management at an accelerated pace
- Supplier contract review and redline based on established Compass and best-in-class standards
- Work closely with Compass Technology Law Department to drive the contract negotiation process
- Escalate contract exceptions for approvals to senior leadership
- Collaborate with Compliance, Sourcing & Procurement and Category Management to retro-fit or upgrade existing contractual documents
- Manage and prioritize portfolio of projects based on deadlines, business needs, level of visibility, etc.
- Work with suppliers to ensure updated artifacts are on file. I.e. Certificate of Insurance, Disaster Recovery Tests, Cybersecurity certifications, SSAE18, SOC2, etc.
- Assist in coordinating supplier Cybersecurity assessments.
- Representing the team's value-add to the broader organization
- Ability to build and maintain strong, working relationships throughout the organization
- Experience and confidence in communicating with suppliers on key business needs
- Knowledge and comfortability negotiating commercial contract terms
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
- Ability to shift thinking quickly to adapt to changing demands
- Understand and lead internal discussions addressing both value and risk to the organization
- Exceptional business/commercial acumen
- 5+ years of experience in direct or indirect sourcing/procurement or contract administration
- Experience in technology categories and/or working with technology suppliers is a plus
- BA/BS Degree in a business, technical, qualitative field or equivalent experience
- Efficient project management skills
- Strong written, verbal, and relationship-building skills
- Success in negotiating both pricing and legal terms
- Highly developed sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Effective organization, planning, problem solving and analytical skills
- Service oriented collaborative approach to customer and peer relationships
- Evidence of an ability to work cross-functionally
- Capable presentation experience
- A self-starting, self-managing individual
- The candidate must be able to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Commitment to quality
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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