Contract Manager Work Location - Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or Dallas TX 75202
Positions Requested - 1
Hours per Day - 8
Hours per Week - 40
Total Hours - 1 year contract initially
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Project - Optimized Sourcing Senior Contract Manager - On-site position 5 days/wk in either Arlington Heights, IL or Dallas, TX.
- Hours will be 9a-5p CST, no OT.
TOP 5 SKILLS - Candidates should have a strong understanding of the contracting process and demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations.
- Strong project management abilities.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Expertise in formatting documents using Word, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in reading and editing content.
- Proven ability to multitask efficiently and manage stress effectively.
Role Summary - Manage contract negotiations and administer contracts, systems, procedures, and methods. Execute standard contract templates with terms and conditions, 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 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.
- Review and administer long-term/blanket purchase contracts.
- Address contract issues and negotiate licensing 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.
- Recommend strategic network architecture planning and network evolution policy decisions.
Qualifications - Education: Preferred Bachelor's degree, JD desired
- Experience: Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred strong legal background (such as paralegal certification)
Pay Range: $35 - $45/HR W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
