Lead Specialist, Contract Management

KPMG US; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Specialist in Contract Management to support its Managed Services practice. This role involves negotiating and drafting client agreements, maintaining contract schedules, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive contract processes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a consultative services organization and a strong background in contract management. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and professionalism while offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a consultative services organization.
• Strong background in Contract Management and/or Legal background.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation and drafting of Client agreements and renewals.
• Maintain contracts schedule and assist with renewals ahead of expiration.

Skills

Contract Management

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Contract Management to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the Managed Services Market Growth Team, OGC and Risk, and Finance teams to negotiate and draft Client agreements and renewals using approved contract templates (where applicable) for the Managed Services Solutions assigned.
2. Work with the MS Market Growth business team to ensure the proper set up of sales opportunities and running of Sentinels and CEAC's in advance of moving into the contracting phase.
3. Perform daily reporting on contract progress, using the Contract Management Contracting in Process (“CIP”) file as the repository for all data concerning ongoing contracts; maintain database summarizing numerous contract terms across all active engagements.
4. Maintain contracts schedule and proactively help CSM's and MS Market Growth Team to drive renewals ahead of contract expiration.
5. Assist the vendor management team to coordinate steps to ensure PIM process takes place, that AT review has been started (if new product or vendor), engagement with procurement tools is addressed; collaborate with TPRM group as required.
6. Assist Reselling department and alliance team with Reselling Agreements and activities including opening procurement tickets, negotiating terms, completing closeout.
7. Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum five years of recent experience in consultative services organization (management experience preferred).
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
3. Strong background in Contract Management and/or Legal background is ideal.
4. Knowledge of contracts, including MSA's, Engagement Letters, SOW's and Amendments.
5. Contract negotiation and drafting skills and the ability to work across multiple internal stakeholders such as Risk and OGC, Finance and business stakeholders.
6. Analytical thinking, process driven and detail oriented, with strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills to drive the detailed contracting process to completion.
7. Ability to travel as necessary.
8. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).