Procurement Contracts Lead | Flexible Hours & Growth

Rohde & Schwarz; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education

Privately owned company

Promoting innovation

Long-term & attractive work环境

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to join our growing Procurement Team. The role is based at our US headquarters in Columbia, MD or our Production Integration facility in Coppell, TX, and involves negotiating supplier contracts and managing risk.

You will lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, monitor performance, ensure compliance with laws and internal policies, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Paralegal or equivalent work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and proven negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of purchasing-relevant relationships/cost structure.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management tool is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office software skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks involved in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented and organized, advanced analytical and good problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills for customer/vendor relations and interfaces
• Able to achieve work results with minimal supervision
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have permanent work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers to secure favorable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with company strategies, objectives, and risk tolerance.
• Identify and proactively address potential contract risks and develop mitigation strategies with Procurement Management.
• Actively monitor contract performance tracking key parameters and obligations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, prime contract flowdowns and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet their needs and comply with internal policies.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and manufacturers.
• Maintain and enhance operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Paralegal or related

Tools

SAP

Contract Lifecycle Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to join our growing Procurement Team. The role is based at our US headquarters in Columbia, MD or our Production Integration facility in Coppell, TX, and involves negotiating supplier contracts and managing risk.

You will lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, monitor performance, ensure compliance with laws and internal policies, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet business needs.