Contract Management SpecialistLocation: San Jose, CA (100% Onsite)
Job SummaryWe are seeking a
highly experienced Contracts Specialist with deep expertise in contract evaluation, pricing strategy, negotiation, and financial analysis. This role is a key contributor to a strategic initiative focused on achieving
10% cost savings in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The ideal candidate will analyze and optimize contracts across consulting, audits, software, labor, and other operational ("run the business") categories. Managing and improving upon a
$130M annual COGS budget, the specialist will ensure the organization maximizes value and maintains strong fiscal discipline.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate and analyze existing vendor contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization paths.
- Lead contract negotiations to improve pricing, terms, SLAs, and overall contract value.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
- Conduct benchmarking and market comparisons to ensure competitive pricing and contract terms.
- Partner closely with the Finance team to align contract spending with budgetary goals and forecasts.
- Support development of dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and analytics to track contract performance and spend.
- Contribute to OPEX transparency initiatives, ensuring clear visibility into expenditures and cost drivers.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in contract evaluation, pricing strategy, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
- Strong knowledge of finance principles, budgeting, cost management, and fiscal analysis.
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present insights to executive leadership.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to translate complex technical/financial issues into clear business impacts and risks.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to perform both strategic and administrative tasks as needed.
Preferred Skills- Experience with consulting, auditing, and software licensing contracts.
- Knowledge of industry best practices in cost optimization and vendor management.
