Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

- Perform review, redlining and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premises software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice. Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that information security and privacy due diligence is conducted on vendors and contracts comply with Finance requirements

- Leverage legal expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.

- Understand how vendor programs and products will be used by LOB or functions to improve operations or productivity.

- Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries. Additionally, coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results.

- Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance and software license compliance.

- Required - Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience.

- Required - strong analytical and contract negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

- Required - strong price analysis and modeling skills to compare vendor proposals and RFP responses.

- Required - contract redlining to effectively review, mark up, and negotiate proposed changes to legal agreements.

- Required - basic knowledge of Excel, Word and word processing.

- Required - Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreements

- Preferred - Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems

- Required - Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization