Procurement Counsel - GENER014689-3563

Circana; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 167,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Counsel to support its procurement team. This role requires a J.D. degree and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and interpreting agreements, along with a solid understanding of business risks. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to continuous learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant commercial generalist experience.
• Hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate vendor and partner agreements.
• Provide strategic advice on operational and financial risks.
• Research international legal and regulatory matters.

Skills

Negotiating

Business Acumen

Communication

Analytic Ability

Education

J.D. degree

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12727614 **Let\'s be

unstoppable together!**

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and

growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories

both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating

to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to

diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable

strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and

communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join

our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay

curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To

Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees

Say About Their Experience Working At Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

• What will you be doing?**
  
  

This is a unique position for a talented, versatile, and pragmatic

commercial generalist with good organizational ability, keen negotiating

skill and strong business and financial acumen. As a member of

Circana\'s legal team, you will have primary responsibility for

supporting Circana\'s procurement team.

**Job Responsibilities**

• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret a variety of vendor and
  
  

partner agreements, including software and technology agreements,

privacy-related agreements and addenda, as well as other agreements

arising out of Circana\'s domestic and international operations.

• Provide ongoing and proactive strategic advice regarding operational
  
  

and financial business risks, and counsel on contract interpretation

and potential dispute issues.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of company policies
  
  

and best practices.

• Research international legal and regulatory matters and provide
  
  

direction to procurement team and other stakeholders.

• Proactively and cost-effectively monitor and manage potential
  
  

disputes, and keep stakeholders advised regarding the status of

those disputes.

• Support the procurement team\'s strategic projects and vendor
  
  

performance management.

**Requirements**

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with proven academic
  
  

success, and a license to practice in the State in which employed.

• Minimum of five years relevant commercial generalist experience,
  
  

including hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating and

interpreting a variety of sophisticated agreements. Preference for

experience in software and technology agreements.

• Strong business and financial acumen and the ability to understand
  
  

our business, and vendors\' and partners\' businesses, proactively.

• Ability to identify the aspects of an agreement or transaction that
  
  

matter the most, and be proactive in addressing potential issues.

Proven ability to partner effectively with a procurement function,

and other stakeholders.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent client management skills, with the ability to inspire
  
  

confidence and trust with senior management and other professionals

at all levels of the organization by virtue of professional

competence, personal integrity and personal style.

• Outstanding judgment, flexibility and strong analytic ability, with
  
  

an ability to determine, prioritize and resolve issues proactively.

Creativity and resourcefulness, with a drive to achieve positive

results.

• Self-starter who can manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Eagerness to learn about the industry and comfortable guiding
  
  

through gray areas.

**Circana Behaviors**

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are

required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our

organi ation. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously

champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day

Role

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big
  
  

questions.

• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire
  
  

action.

• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking
  
  

ownership of our choices.

• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous
  
  

improvement.

• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with
  
  

empathy, respect, and integrity.

• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place
  
  

to work for everyone.

**Location**

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote US -

Preferably East Coast.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this

role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less

than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An

employee\'s position within the salary range will be based on several

factors including, but not limited to, relevant education,

Qualifications, Certifications, Experience, Skills, Seniority,

geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or

revenue-based metrics,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Legal

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