Contracts & Procurement Specialist

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Contracts & Procurement Specialist

New York, NY [remote]. Candidates must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zones. The position is full-time, direct-hire remote aligned to our New York, NY office.

• Act as initial reviewer for client master service agreements and confidentiality agreements. Understand desired terms/outcomes of such agreements and modify agreements accordingly, particularly to mitigate risk to the agency.
• Develop and maintain relationship with client’s legal and/or procurement representatives.
• Develop and manage contracts for the procurement of goods and services from suppliers, including freelancers/independent contractors and vendors; negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
• Vet business classifications of suppliers and independent contractors.
• Manage contract templates; stay abreast of changes in laws that affect contract provisions and update contract templates accordingly.
• Address contract questions from colleagues; explain basic terms and conditions.
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvement.
• Support negotiation and contract formation activities for medium to high complexity contracts.
• Deliver and coordinate counsel and advise on business insurance while working to manage and mitigate risk to Finn Partners. Advise and review Certificate of Insurance requirements with supplier and client agreements. Determine if suppliers have proper coverage and limits of liability. Provide guidance on Certificates of Insurance issued by Finn Partners in connection with client MSAs, events, etc.
• Provide administrative support for client audits, required reporting with US government agencies, general internal compliance, and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, supply chain or other relevant area. May be degreed in a non-business area with 5+ years or more relevant experience.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience with procurement/contracts.
• Understanding of legal terminology in business contracts.
• Ability to identify risk and ensure compliance while reviewing contracts.
• Well-versed in tenants of business insurance and insurance terminology.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder relationship management skills to engage others, build consensus and resolve issues.
• Able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of leading practices in procurement and strategic sourcing as well as operational models for shared service programs.
• Familiarity with multi-state and international supplier/vendor laws is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills with advanced skills on MS Office applications including Excel.
• High degree of attention to detail.

Salary range: $55,000 – $70,000. The salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and dependent upon the workplace.

Please upload your resume and cover letter and indicate your target salary in US Dollars that aligns with our stated salary range budget. We will only respond to those with whom we have the greatest interest.

Finn Partners, founded in 2011, is a full-service marketing and communications company that has grown from about $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years. With more than 1,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide, Finn Partners provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.