Contract Management Specialist

About the job Contract Management Specialist

The Role

• Facilitate the full contract review process. Ensure contracts are thoroughly reviewed by Legal and other internal subject matter experts
• Serves as the main contact point and acts as a liaison between client leaders, Legal and subject matter experts.
• Project manages internal discussions around client contracts with internal functions involved in contracting for complex contracts
• Direct documents to the correct reviewers and follow up to ensure timely feedback according to SLAs.
• Provide support in contract negotiation ensuring Legal provides information on which terms are non-negotiable, which have flexibility, and why.
• Ensure the tiered approvals process is followed and work with the COE Leaders in coordination for CAC approval if required
• Champion the utilization of a CLMS and follow best practices in engagement with our SMEs
• Works closely with Sales Operations, Client Leads, Legal, ICS, LOBs, COEs and other SMEs
• Manage all contract versions, ensuring accurate tracking and delivery of a client-ready version once all reviews are complete.
• Manage contract documentation ensuring fully executed contracts are uploaded and maintained in the Global contract repository.
• Address any process or communication barriers promptly and escalate when needed to keep the contract moving smoothly.
• Helps the COE Leader with the contracting and assessments approach to recommend improved processes and efficiencies and partners with colleagues to implement changes.
• Assists with ad hoc tasks such as mailbox management and contract upload as needed.

• Minimum 3-year experience in contract management
• Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with ability to successfully communicate across multiple stakeholder groups
• Legal, Contracting, RFP and/or assessment experience is a plus
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools such as Sirion, Oracle, Adobe Sign CLM, etc. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential for document handling and communication. (Must-Have)
• A basic understanding of contract types like MSAs and NDAs, and client structures (e.g., parent vs. subsidiary), is required. (Must-Have)
• Familiarity with task management tools necessary to handle contract intake and assignments. (Preferred)
• A basic awareness of compliance topics such as GDPR or SOX is beneficial in understanding legal considerations. (Good-to-Have)
• Strong communication skills ability to convey research insights clearly and persuasively.

Work Setup:
Hybrid

Schedule:

US working hours (EST)- 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Manila Time)

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