Contract Specialist - Pune

Photon; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a Contract Specialist to join its Technology Finance organization in Pune, India. You'll manage the full contract lifecycle, including negotiations of NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and vendor documents, while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Legal, Corporate Accounting, Risk, and Compliance, monitor vendor spend, and drive cost-saving initiatives. On-site work and a fast-paced environment are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and vendor relationship management (technology focus).
• Strong knowledge of contracting principles and vendor management best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with e-signature tools (Adobe Sign, DocuSign) and spend management tools (SAP, Coupa, Raindrop).
• Strong financial acumen and spend data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including NDAs, MSAs, and SaaS agreements.
• Participate in vendor sourcing (RFx) and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a main point of contact for business partners on contracting matters.
• Analyze company spend to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Accounting, Risk and Compliance on reviews.
• Monitor and report contract status and vendor spend.
• Develop and implement best practices for contracting and vendor management.
• Educate and train partners on Vendor Management Office processes.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-site work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Adobe Sign

DocuSign

SAP

Coupa

Raindrop

Job description

Location: Pune, India

Role Overview

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Technology Finance organization. This role involves managing the entire contract lifecycle (CLM), vendor management, and procurement process , ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and amendments .
• Participate in vendor sourcing (RFx), supplier recommendations, and contract negotiations .
• Serve as a key point of contact for business partners on contracting matters.
• Analyze company spend to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities .
• Collaborate with Legal, Corporate Accounting, Risk, and Compliance teams on contract reviews and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and report contract status, vendor spend, and cost savings metrics.
• Develop and implement best practices for contracting and vendor management processes.
• Educate and train business partners on Vendor Management Office (VMO) processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and vendor relationship management (preferably within a technology organization).
• Strong knowledge of contracting principles and vendor management best practices .
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat .
• Experience with e-signature tools (Adobe Sign, DocuSign) and spend management tools (SAP, Coupa, Raindrop, etc.) .
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze spend data .
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills .
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to work onsite full-time as per company return-to-work policies. .