Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist
Folsom, NJ, 08037
PAY RATEUSD$30.00 - 35.00/hr

Roles & Responsibilities

· Review/assess contract language and business terms against business unit and corporate objectives and requirements

· Drive each and every undertaking from beginning to end including closure and needed document execution

· 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 and pursue aggressively

· Assist in driving risk levels downward in all areas of exposure

· Demonstrate superior customer service skills

· Perform contract interpretation as needed

· 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 across the organization

· Communicate and enforce corporate contracting and vendor management policies

· Perform and/or support other contract and vendor management projects/duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

· Paralegal certification would be helpful

· Certification(s) in contract negotiation very helpful

Minimum Qualifications

· 7 years of experience in managing, negotiating, drafting, and redlining complex third-party vendor contracts

· Bachelor's degree in business related major is required

· 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

· Knowledge and experience negotiating contracts for on-shore and off-shore services

· 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

· Knowledge of IT concepts and solutions

· Experience developing, documenting and implementing contracting policies and procedures

· Ability to work with a team and rally the efforts to deliver on solutions is a must.

· The requisite skills and experience to develop deal-based analytics to support a recommendation or direction is also a must.

· High proficiency in legal writing; excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

· Ability to perform under tight time pressure, multitask and comply with deadlines.

· Highly Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, adobe acrobat etc.)

· Highly competent with other tools such as SharePoint, data analytics, and Power BI

Required Skills

Contract Negotiation and Development and negotiation

Work Authorization

• Green Card
• US Citizen

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape May, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35