This role requires a strong background in contract and legal expertise, pre-award/tendering knowledge, procurement experience, and proficiency in SAP software. The Contract Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that contracts are drafted, negotiated, and executed efficiently, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
Contract and Legal Experience:
Contract Drafting: Prepare, review, and draft various types of contracts, ensuring they meet legal requirements and protect the organizations interests.
Legal Compliance: Ensure that all contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Negotiations: Lead contract negotiations with external parties, including vendors and partners, to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential legal and contractual risks, working closely with legal counsel as needed.
Contract Management: Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, including contract amendments and renewals.
Pre-Award/Tendering Expertise:
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and market trends to support informed pre-award decisions.
Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate and pre-qualify suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.
Tender Preparation: Develop detailed tender documents, including scope of work, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria.
Bid Evaluation: Lead the bid evaluation process, analyzing proposals to ensure they meet technical and financial requirements.
Procurement Experience:
Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with procurement teams to align contract management with procurement strategies and objectives.
Cost Control: Monitor and control procurement costs related to contracts, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
SAP Competence:
SAP Utilization: Proficiency in using SAP or similar contract management software to track and manage contracts, monitor compliance, and generate reports.
Data Analysis: Utilize SAP to analyze contract data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, or a related field (Masters degree or JD preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management and legal roles, with a focus on pre-award/tendering.
Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement best practices, and relevant regulations.
Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills.
Proficiency in SAP or other contract management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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