Lead Specialist GES H2R Contract Mgt (Contactual)

DSM-Firmenich AG; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Lead Specialist, Contract Management for the GES-HR function. You will oversee post-signature contract administration, vendor relationships, and governance across complex outsourcing and IT contracts.

You should have 2–4 years in contract and vendor management, a degree in Procurement, Business Administration or Law, and experience with CLM tools like Sirion. This nine-month role focuses on compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic HR contracts.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in contract and vendor management, including post-signature activities.
• CLM experience would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to prepare management reports and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-signature contract administration and vendor relationship management.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract repository using a vendor management tool.
• Monitor spend reconciliation, consumption, and SLA/KPI tracking with service owners for alignment.
• Support resolution of operational issues, root-cause analysis, and incidents.
• Implement and govern contract control frameworks and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on contract lifecycle management, KPI reporting, governance meetings, and compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Procurement

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration

Bachelor's or Master's in Law

Tools

Sirion

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Digital HR tools

Job description

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES-HR Contract Management

Location: Hyderabad, India

Type of Job: Contractual (9 months)

Join dsm-firmenich as our Lead Specialist, Contract Management GES-HR, responsible for managing the larger and more complex outsourcing, service, and (IT)implementation contracts. Provides legal and commercial support and solutions. And act as contract expert and trusted advisor to enable the utilization international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.

Your key responsibilities:

• Oversee post-signature contract administration and vendor relationship management activities.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract repository using vendor management tool.
• Monitor and validate spend reconciliation, consumption and SLA/KPIs tracking and coordinate with service owners for alignment.
• Support resolution of operational issues, underperformance, and incidents with root cause analysis.
• Implement and govern contract control frameworks; drive continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on contract lifecycle management, KPI reporting, governance meetings, and compliance including financial and risk assessments.

We offer:

• Shape the global contract management strategy to enhance governance, optimize vendor performance, and enforce contractual rigor across a multi-provider ecosystem.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle using platforms like Sirion, ensuring transparency, financial accuracy, risk mitigation, and operational excellence in regional and global HR services.
• Collaborate across different business units and functions, and regional teams to align expectations, optimize spend management, and maintain consistent contract governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of contract management and vendor management platforms to enhance compliance, insights, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead key initiatives to refine governance frameworks, influence enterprise vendor standards, and develop expertise in digital contract management and supplier performance.
• Operate within a diverse, global environment, supporting enterprise programs and advancing vendor relationships, service quality, and operational outcomes across regions.

You bring:

• Bachelor's or masters degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Law, or related fields; HR outsourcing, services, and transformation experience advantageous.
• 2-4 years experience in contract and Vendor management, including post-signature contract management activities. CLM experience would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in preparing management reports; excellent attention to detail in collating and analysing complex, confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, demonstrating initiative in problem resolution and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to orchestrate diverse stakeholders with urgency and resolve conflicting interests.
• Experience with HRIS providers, global payroll, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Contingent Labour, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital HR tool would be an advantage.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we dont just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone,everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.