Our client, a global leader in the investment management industry, is in need of a Senior Contract Specialist on a long term contract basis. This role will be be hybrid/onsite in Irvine, California or San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of enterprise Strategic Source and/or Procurement experience with global companies. Exceptional communiation and relationship building skills are required. Experience within the Marketing and Sales domain is preferred.
location: Irvine, California
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
The Senior Contract Specialist provides support to the Strategic Sourcing department, which provides services to the North American Client Group (Marketing/Sales) business areas on an enterprise level. Strategic Sourcing collaborates closely with internal customers and partners to understand business requirements for goods and services and to fulfill those needs; this includes marketing, data/analytics, digital, investment management, consulting, professional services, print and more. The Senior Contract Specialist will focus on the administration, management, and negotiation of a broad range of sourcing projects and contracts.
-Partners with the business to determine objectives of negotiation (e.g., additional services, optimal value, favorable contract terms, etc.).
-Develops, scopes, constructs, issues, and coordinates requests for Information, Quotation, and Proposal, based on the business requirements.
-Develops negotiation strategies and leads negotiations of complex contract provisions.
-Partners closely with the business and other subject matter advisors to ensure that the best interests of the company are represented in negotiations.
-Evaluates and manages RFX vendor responses and provides analysis and recommendations to the business area.
-Coordinates with Legal, Insurance, and Risk departments to develop complex Statements of Work (SOW) or contracts for sourcing engagements or projects.
-Ensures the terms and conditions in the contract meet the business requirements; helps Business Partners understand contractual implications.
-Responsibilities may also include working with the business areas in developing overall vendor strategy including spend analysis, vendor and product/service research, benchmarking, vendor viability and risk mitigation.
-Ability to work effectively with customers, partners (e.g. business, IT, Legal, Risk, etc.) and Suppliers to deliver consistently excellent results and value for stakeholders.
-Ability to manage ambiguity and change while working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
-Ability to manage individual project timelines and drive completion of projects under limited supervision.
-strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills to all audience levels, including the ability to effectively conduct complex project/program meetings and influence others.
-Requires a minimum of 5-6 years of advanced contracting/sourcing experience with mastery of strategic and tactical procurement principles, practices, and models.
-Bachelors degree preferred
-Experience in other disciplines is highly preferred but not required (e.g., Finance, Operations, Technology etc.).
-Location Irvine or San Antonio preferred
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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