Contract Negotiator

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Home OfficeRole Overview:Do you have experience negotiating contracts and pricing? Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working with leaders at all levels of an organization? Do you have a strong desire to learn, grow, and develop your existing skills in this work?The Contract Negotiator/Sourcing Specialist is responsible for negotiating supplier contracts on behalf of business units, with a primary focus on low-to-medium value and moderately complex sourcing initiatives. Negotiations include contract terms (e.g. Indemnification, Limitation on Liability, Confidentiality provisions, etc.) and pricing. This role is responsible for partnering with business units to develop an understanding of their needs for supplier engagement and support projects which require supplier relationships. This role requires the Sourcing Specialist to coordinate with various business units to understand requirements for new projects, as well as firm-wide impacts associated with initiatives. The Sourcing Specialist must possess an emerging level of systems thinking and analytical capabilities. These skills will be employed to identify, communicate, and implement supply-base opportunities to achieve the best solution for the firm through a mix of cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation strategies. This role requires an ability to build relationships within cross-functional teams, communicate effectively, and develop plans to drive progress across sourcing initiatives.What You Will Do:In this role, the Contract Negotiator (Sourcing Specialist) must:Lead multiple, concurrent sourcing initiatives in a cross-functional team environment that will include strategy, supplier selection, market intelligence, supplier and product viability and contract execution.Lead the negotiation of commercial and contractual terms with executives and legal representatives.Direct Senior Leaders towards the best purchasing decision by balancing solution cost with business requirements. Execute on defined objectives aligned to Sourcing Strategies through the development and distribution of RFx's (RFI, RFQ, RFP), supplier communication, development of supplier selection criteria, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including business owners and legal.Maintain accurate records and data within the contract management system and other related sourcing toolsUse procurement tools and systems to create operational efficiency and visibility across the enterpriseIdentify and pursue ad hoc opportunities to reduce product/service costs and support the implementation of operational improvement initiativesApplicants must possess a passion for continuous learning and ability to build on foundational skills to progress into future roles.Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.Hiring Minimum: $70659Hiring Maximum: $116516Read More About Job OverviewSkills/RequirementsExperience/Skills You Need:Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent work experience)Requires a minimum of 4 years related work experience, preferably involving negotiation and contract redliningExperience with pricing negotiations and ability to put together a financial analysis of third-party costs Understanding of Supply Chain management concepts and proceduresUnderstanding of legal and contracting environmentsUnderstanding of operating environments of areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing, Information SystemsAbility to identify and avoid potential conflict of interest to ensure ethical business standards and practices are followed Ability to communicate cost models, risk, and business concepts at the executive levels throughout the firm and with any given supplierPeople and project management / organizational development skills requiredDemonstrated ability to influence without authority and communicate upward and across divisions are requiredProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)What Could Set You Apart:Experience using Coupa spend management platformExperience in business process improvement initiativesPlease note: Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.Read More About Skills/RequirementsAwards & AccoladesAt Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. 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People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.#LI-HO