Ensure all stages of the vendor onboarding process are completed prior to contract signing or first subscription payment.
Conduct preliminary review of proposed contracts and coordinate review among departments.
Prepare summaries of new and existing contracts with key provisions.
Assist operational department stakeholders in vendor selection, onboarding, and review processes.
Coordinate annual risk reviews and controls assurance activity.
Manage contracts for all departments. Ensure that the relationship business owner is notified of cancellation and renewal deadlines. Coordinate amendments, extensions, and cancellations as needed.
Monitor and facilitate compliance with contractual terms.
Participate in acquisition target diligence for various types of contracts and strategic relationships.
Administer and oversee the contract management software platform.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of two years relevant administrative experience or direct experience in managing contracts, procurement, or vendor risk.
Knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Overall procurement process knowledge and an understanding of enterprise stakeholders’ responsibilities in vendor onboarding and risk management.
Ability to communicate clearly and to develop and maintain internal and external customer relationships.
Understanding of supply agreements, contractual terms negotiation, and relationship management.
Knowledge of contract diligence procedure for mergers and acquisitions.
Demonstrated project management and execution skills with strong organizational and time management abilities, and attention to detail.
Salary.com Estimation for Contract Manager in Lafayette, LA
$343,765 to $750,688
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