IT Contract Manager

Job Title : IT Contracts Specialist (Sourcing and Procurement)        

Location: Newark, NJ (Onsite)        

Duration: Long term contract        

Duties/Responsibilities:        

            Acts as a liaison between IT managers, Contract Procurement staff, and vendors        

            Works with requestors to develop scope of work (SOW) and timetable for procurement        

            Conducts research for vendor sourcing and contract vehicles        

            Coordinates bidding of requested IT goods and services including hardware, software, and professional services        

            Prepares procurement packages including vendor quotes, justification memos, and independent cost estimates (ICE)        

            Coordinates the review of proposed contracts with respect to Financial Terms, IP Rights, Indemnification, limits of liability, Risk Assessment, Warranties, Performance Criteria with Problem Resolution Processes, etc.          

            Enhances and maintains system to track contracts and status of IT procurement;        

            Measures and analyzes IT Contract data; prepares reports on status and metrics        

            Meets regularly with IT groups and corporate        

            Coordinates ad hoc meetings with vendors and stakeholders as needed        

            Prepares presentations as needed        

            Performs other duties as assigned        

Education and Experience        

            BA or BS degree in business or related field or related job experieince        

            5   years managing sourcing and procurement        

            Experience in contract negotiation        

            Public sector or IT-specific experience a plus        

Required Skills/Abilities        

            Excellent oral and written communication skills        

            Strong quantitative and analytic skills        

            Knowledge of procurement processes        

            Ability to source products; research contracts, identify vendors; knowledge of IT products and vendors or government contracts a plus        

            Strong negotiating skills        

            Proficiency with Microsoft Office; i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint        

            Familiarity with ERP systems; Oracle experience a plus        

            Flexible, quick learner; ability to get things done in a large, complex environment        

            Results orientation; excellent time management; ability to meet deadlines        

            Careful attention to detail