Lead Contracts Analyst (Procurement)-Japanease Speaking

Oracle; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Lead Contracts Analyst. This role involves reviewing and negotiating procurement contracts in both English and Japanese, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of contracts experience, a BA/BS degree, and strong negotiation skills. Additional responsibilities include mentoring team members and collaborating with business lines. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 8 plus years of contracts experience.
• Experience with Oracle applications is desired.
• Excellent research & problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate standard and non-standard contracts.
• Validate contract packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare contract status reports and complete processing.

Skills

Extensive contracts knowledge

Polished written and oral communication

High level of customer service attitude

Excellent analytical skills

Proven negotiation skills

Ability to work effectively in team

Bilingual (English & Japanese)

Education

BA/BS degree

Law degree (desirable)

Tools

Oracle applications

Job description

Lead Contract Analyst, Procurement Contracts, JAPAC

ANALYST POSITION

Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. May have project lead role. Extensive commodity knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, customer service, computer and negotiation skills, and ability to multitask. 8 plus years experience and BS/BA degree or equivalent. Law degree is desirable. Bi-lingual (English & Japanese) skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate standard and non-standard contracts and supplier agreements, generally of mid to high level complexity for various services to mitigate Oracle’s risk and ensure compliance with Oracle legal guidelines and Purchasing policy, with minimal managerial oversight or intervention
• Review M&A agreements, assess break fees, and disposition agreements (if applicable)
• Validate all aspects of contract packages for accuracy and compliance with Oracle’s business practices and internal approvals
• Draft executive approval requests for key legal clauses, including summary of business issues
• Interface with lines of business/subsidiaries to understand unique requirements and opportunities to better tailor current processes and documents to end users’ needs
• Prepare contract status reports and complete contract log processing

Required Qualifications

• Extensive contracts knowledge
• Polished written and oral communication
• High level of customer service attitude
• Personal motivation
• Organized, detail-oriented and refined time management skills
• Comfortable with exercising independent judgment
• Excellent analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Experience with Oracle applications (desired)
• Work independently and demonstrate sound judgment under high stress, time critical deadlines
• Dedication to standard process implementation
• Excellent research & problem-solving skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and able to work effectively in team environment
• Ability to deal with potentially confrontational situations with patience, diplomacy and tact
• 8 plus years contracts experience
• BA/BS
• Law Degree desirable
• Bi-lingual (English & Japanese) - desired

Qualifications

Career Level - IC4

As a member of Oracle's Global Procurement Contracts team, this Lead Contracts Analyst will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will be responsible for reviewing standard as well as non-standard Procurement contracts in Japanese as well as English Language, or bilingual contracts, of medium to high complexity, draft/redline and negotiate non-standard terms with Supplier legal team, and get contracts executed in compliance with Oracle's Procurement Policies and Legal Guidelines. Will require to perform these responsibilities with minimal supervision. Will also be responsible for ocassional review of the policies/guidelines and suggest modifications based on negotiation experience. Since the Lead Contracts Analyst is expected to bring 8 plus years of industry experience, he/she may also be required to train new hires and/or mentor fellow team members, when needed/assigned to do so. Will also be responsible to collaborate with Lines of Business and help them comply with Oracle Procurement Policies and Legal Guidelines while providing timely and high quality professional service.