Contract Management Specialist

Contract Management Specialist – Contract Role

Location: San Jose, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze existing vendor contracts to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations to optimize pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contracts with strategic objectives.
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
• Partner with the finance team to ensure alignment of contract spend with budget goals.
• Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools to provide insights into contract performance and spend.
• Contribute to Operational Expenditure (OPEX) budget transparency initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract evaluation, pricing, and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of finance principles and budget management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective collaboration within cross‑functional teams.
• Strengths in communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with both technical specialists and senior level management.
• Able to articulate technical issues to key partners in terms of business risk and effects on desired outcomes.
• Delivery focused, willingness to perform all tasks required to complete the job, including administrative and documentation‑oriented tasks.

• Experience in consulting, audits, and software licensing contracts.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in cost optimization and vendor management.

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