What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contract Manager position at Direct Client Requirements?
We are hiring a Senior Contracts Manager for our direct client at Dallas, TX
TOP 5 SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Contract development, negotiations and legal understanding of terms and conditions
2. Project Mgmt.
3. Cross functional interpersonal skills/communication
4. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Intermediate skill level, prefer advanced
5. Must be a go getter and self starter
Manage contract negotiations and administer contracts, systems, procedures, and methods. Execute standard contract templates, engaging in moderately complex negotiations. This role requires a strong project management approach and the ability to be a self-starter who is willing to dig in and research without waiting for instruction. The ideal candidate must be proactive rather than reactive, capable of resolving problems quickly, and must take initiative to address and solve issues.
- Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts for internal direct clients for purchases of goods and services.
- Implement assigned sourcing strategies in procurement events.
- Interpret terms and conditions of contractual obligations.
- Handle contract modifications, RFPs, pricing, revisions, and vendor terms.
- Address contract issues and negotiate agreements including renewals and new business.
- Drive negotiations, leveraging key points to meet objectives.
- Administer contracts in line with company and customer policies.
- Interpret and analyze contract documents, coordinating with Legal and Business Units.
- Prepare and execute statements of work.
- Resolve sourcing issues, applying industry knowledge to evaluate new technologies.
- Qualifications:
- Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree, JD strongly desired
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred strong legal background (such as paralegal certification)
Salary : $40 - $45
