Supplier Contracting Services Manager (contract)
Raritan, NJ
Supplier Contracting Services Manager (Contract)
Responsibilities: Managing the contract execution process, from receipt of the contract request through supplier signature, including interfacing with the business partner (internal and external customers) for such activities as initial proposal discussion and Q&A for medium and highly complex agreement types. Perform the review of contract requests, gathering any additional required information, choosing and populating appropriate templates, driving supplier negotiations, managing redlines/contract draft versions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures in processing contract requests and engaging the appropriate support as needed. Develop strong, value-added working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers and demonstrate sound management of assigned contracts. Process diverse types of contracts, including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, consulting agreements, market research and outcomes research agreements, confidentiality agreements, certain licensing agreements and other general and HCC related agreements. The engagements will have financial impact that range from several thousand to several million dollars. Serve as Subject Matter Expert within team, and with cross functional stakeholders, and mentor the Lead Contract/Contract Champions; acts as the first point of review of contracts for Lead Contract Champions to inspect quality of red lines before be escalated to subject manner expert. Review and approve recommendations prior to be elevated to the Law Department. Develop and deliver training for the team and cross functional stakeholders. Identify and implement continuous improvement activities and lead, manage, and/or participate in various projects to help better the overall COE.
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