RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ seeking a Contract Specialist. The role is responsible for building and maintaining stakeholder relationships with the business in the US Market.
Summary:
This position will be required to negotiate legal contracts and commercials across all categories, including but not limited to Marketing & Advertising, Customer Service, Professional Services, and Technology. The Contract Specialist will also be responsible for managing the M&A transaction related to procurement function and will be willing to sign the NDA for these transactions. Further, the Contract Specialist will identify and assemble business cases and plans to realize regional procurement opportunities plus support and coordinate global procurement strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring end-to-end delivery of market procurement strategy through to operational execution
- Be part of procurement professionals on the team to implement regional category management strategies and plans for related sourcing activity
- Developing savings plans by developing and maintaining competitive market intelligence for all categories
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with M&A team and corp dev team
- Act as the coordination point for all M&A global engagements which will be project based
- Thorough understanding of contract law, sourcing strategies, supplier development and complex negotiations
- Successfully manage time pressure, work against deadlines, and deliver strong results on schedule; Prioritize based on customer or business need, urgency, and/or importance; Effectively integrate and align with internal business partners
- Handling multiple and competing priorities both internally in procurement and within the business
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate degree & MBA/Post graduate degree as a plus (or relevant experience)
- 2-3+ years of procurement experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience managing large complex contracts and commercial deals
- Strong project management skills and financial management experience including development of CBA's, PowerPoint presentations and financial models
- Solid knowledge and proven experience working with a cross-functional teams to develop and execute complex, time and commercial sensitive strategies
- Must be an independent self-starter and have proven ability to drive results and prioritize work activities
- Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, and at times unstructured environment and maintain flexibility to meet the changing needs of the customer and business units
- Experience with various eProcurement tools like Ariba, Archer, R-Portal, AXPERT, Bridger, etc will be advantageous
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.