Contracts Specialist,Senior

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Contracts Specialist to draft, negotiate, and execute complex supplier agreements. You will work with legal, sourcing, finance and stakeholders to develop contract strategies protecting Qualcomm's business and IP.

The role focuses on risk assessment, negotiation, and managing contract processes across the lifecycle, with a view to improving cycle times and reducing non-value-added costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of contract administration experience or related work.
• OR Associate’s degree and 4+ years of contract administration experience.
• OR High School diploma and 6+ years of contract administration experience.
• Advanced degrees may substitute up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and execute complex supplier agreements with cross-functional teams.
• Develop contract strategies to protect Qualcomm business, IP and leadership positions.
• Research, analyze and present contractual positions with risk mitigation focus.
• Lead contract management systems and related processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field

Associate's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field

High School diploma or equivalent in related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Contracts Administration/Management

General Summary:

Job Description: Contracts Specialist, Senior Drafts, negotiates, administers, and manages contracts, while outlining clear terms that are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder needs. Actively involved throughout the contract lifecycle from planning requirements to fulfillment of obligations, addressing issues and risks as needed. Applies and maintains current understanding of Qualcomm policies, positions, and operations as well as legal guidelines related to contracts administration and/or management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing, redlining and negotiating procurement contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafts, negotiates and executes complex, high impact supplier agreements in collaboration with legal, stakeholders, sourcing, finance and other cross functional areas.
• Collaborates with sourcing, stakeholders, legal and other SMEs to develop contract strategies to protect Qualcomm business, IP, and leadership positions, and to gain early access to tools, advanced materials, and technologies.
• Researches, analyzes, and presents contractual positions (i.e. liability, confidentiality etc.), in collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs. Focuses on assessment/risk mitigation. Responsible for managing contractual results, through negotiation or other means. Leads and manages contract management systems and related business processes in accordance with business unit requirements.
• Drives contract process improvements to support business objectives, reduce cycle time, and eliminate non-value-added costs.

Scope, Authority, and Accountability:

• Works independently with minimal supervision and exercises sound judgment in managing complex contract matters.
• Manages competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams across business, legal, sourcing, finance, engineering, and other stakeholder groups.
• Communicates complex contractual issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders with varying levels of contract, business, and technical knowledge.
• Leads contract-related initiatives, escalations, and process improvements that support business objectives, mitigate risk, and improve operational efficiency.
• Influences key stakeholder decisions by providing practical, business-oriented contract guidance and risk-based recommendations.
• Supports the development and implementation of contract strategies, templates, playbooks, and business processes aligned with organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 2+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
• OR Associate's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 4+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent in in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 6+ years of Contract Administration experience or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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