Contract Manager

2 months ago

Minneapolis, United States HireTalent - Diversity Staffing & Recruiting Firm Full time

Job Description:

Title: Category/Contract Manager (Remote)

Location: Thought the position is Remote, looking for someone from Minneapolis MN 55401 OR Denver CO 80202

Duration: 12+ months Contract (Possible Hire)

Shift: Flexible Shift (M-F)

Pay: $67/hr on W2


***No Corp To Corp***

*** Looking for someone from Minneapolis MN 55401 OR Denver CO 80202 only as this position has potential of converting to Fulltime Hire (which is Hybrid)***


Summary:

  • The position requires strong contracting and IT professional services experience, particularly with Coupa.
  • The role involves handling negotiations, RFPs, and contract management.
  • Drives category strategy working with the business for multiple complex, high business impact categories.
  • Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for critical categories.
  • Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies.
  • Develops effective negotiation strategies and conducts negotiations with their category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives.
  • Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees on-going monitoring activities.
  • Forms and executes contracts with critical suppliers.
  • Mentors, coaches and oversees development of Associate Category Managers.
  • 45-60-day ramp-up period including training
  • Little flexible with work hours
  • The interview process includes a Teams video call with a panel.

Red Flags: Not looking for the candidates with below experience:

  • Candidates exclusively from purchasing or buyer backgrounds.
  • Candidates with experience solely in government contracts.


Responsibilities:

  • Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations.
  • Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories.
  • In conjunction with logistics personnel, implements optimal inventory strategies.
  • Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies
  • Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements.
  • Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend.
  • Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Develops plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier.
  • Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers.
  • Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements.
  • Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders.
  • Manage contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimize overall impact to cost and schedule.
  • Ensures suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments.
  • Applies understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements.
  • In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines the risk elements of the contract and assembles all necessary documentation for obtaining insurance.
  • Limits Client liability by ensuring all required documents and notices have been obtained and are satisfactory.
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy.
  • Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts.
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy.
  • Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts.


Daily Responsibilities:

  • Working in a team of four Category Managers under the leadership of a Senior Category Manager.
  • Handling tickets assigned for tasks such as negotiations, RFPs (Request for Proposals), bid events, and contract creation.
  • Managing and servicing contracts, including transitioning old contracts to Coupa.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required.
  • The position requires strong contracting and IT professional services experience, particularly with Coupa.
  • Required handling negotiations, RFPs, and contract management experience.
  • 3 years of Sourcing, and Contract experience required.
  • Strongly preferred experience with Coupa.
  • Must have experience creating and managing the contracts
  • At least, two years knowledge and experience, negotiation and project management skills.
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft® Office suite and significant experience with sourcing systems is required.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.
  • Frequently required to attend meetings

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