Contract Specialist I I

eTeam

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 66,560

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Contract Specialist I based in Phoenix, AZ, to lead contract negotiations and manage supplier engagements. This position requires excellent negotiation skills, a proactive approach to risk management, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Candidates should hold an M.B.A or equivalent and possess at least three years of relevant experience in contract management. This is a valuable opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their career in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in contract management.
Understanding of risk management and mitigation.
Strong project management discipline and the ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the contracting process including drafting and negotiating agreements.
Provide proactive status updates to sourcing managers.
Analyze engagements through a risk lens.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Relationship management

Education

M.B.A / B.S. / B.A.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Ariba

Conga

Service Now

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Title: Contract Specialist I I
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 06 Months
Pay Rate $ 28- 32/hr

• Job Description-
o Support the business in engaging consulting services in a timely manner, and serve as a knowledgeable source on GSM processes and Client policies
o Support the business with sourcing, including supplier assessments and selections through competitive RFx activities
o Lead contracting process, including template selection, drafting, negotiating, and executing agreements; review and manage the redlining of contracts using toolkits and defined escalation paths
o Perform contract analysis as needed and advise Strategic Sourcing and Category managers on key contract considerations during sourcing process; identify risks, constraints, and opportunities
o Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements or contract standards; coordinate approval process and sign off through to compliant contract execution
o Seek opportunities to increase value for the business, whether through cost saves, contractual terms that drive value, process efficiencies, speed to market, risk mitigation, or other innovative means to drive competitive value for Client
o Bring external insights, innovative ideas, and an enterprise view on market trends, competitive landscape value generation and strategic sourcing opportunities.
o Assess engagements through a risk lens. Advise business partners on potential risks and take steps to mitigate any risks to the company; alert relevant stakeholders and SMEs to potential third party and contractual risks
o Ensure that contracts, supporting documents and contract metadata are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained
o Provide proactive, clear, and regular status updates to Sourcing and Category managers and Business Partners
o Act as a point of contact for select business partners
o Develop Cost Benefit Analysis and support the value measurement process through cost save validation.
o Perform ad hoc financial or other analysis on internal and external data as needed; contribute to reporting and presentations for business customers and GSM stakeholders as needed
o Maintain and promote the Blue Box Values by ensuring that work is completed to the highest professional, legal, and regulatory standards, and that the activities subject to review/procurement comply with the Company's stated business ethics

• Job Qualifications-
o Experience conducting RFx and or Contracting for Marketing & Promotion engagements- Media Creative, Experiential, Public Relations, Market Research etc.
o Understanding of risk management and mitigation, a plus if within a regulated financial/banking environment
o Skilled results-driven negotiator
o Positive, “can do” attitude; ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, and at times unstructured environment, maintaining flexibility to meet the changing needs of the customers, business units and organization
o Strong problem-solving skills, takes proactive steps to overcome obstacles, loop in the appropriate subject matter experts and keep projects on-track and moving forward
o A self-starter who assumes accountability and manages multiple priorities
o Strong teamwork skills and commitment to collaborating and partnering with customers, colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality results
o Strong project management discipline, and experience managing complex projects from ideation through to execution
o Proven track record of data analysis to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience and bottom-line results
o Excellent relationship management, communication, and organizational skills; ability to communicate professionally with executive level stakeholders
o Experience working on cross-functional and/or global teams and ability to demonstrate a collaborative mindset
o Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Ariba, Conga and Service Now is a plus
o Understanding of contracting/procurement/sourcing function; experience in a risk environment is a plus
o M.B.A / B.S. / B. A.
o Minimum: 3 years of relevant professional experience is required in managing contract management
• Start date and duration of assignment- Sept 15th 2025 (6 months)