Senior Contract Manager

VARITE INC; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and staffing firm in Oakland seeks a Principal Contract Manager to oversee contract negotiations and supplier management for critical partners. This mid-senior level role requires 9 years of experience in contract compliance and sourcing strategies, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems. This opportunity includes a hybrid work arrangement and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in transmission pipeline construction and utility industry.
• Ability to develop reports and prioritize workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners.
• Negotiate complex contract issues independently.
• Prepare reports on contract compliance activities.

Skills

Complex sourcing strategies

Contract compliance

Negotiation

Conflict management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in related discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Overview

Sr. Manager - Client Services at Varite Inc. VARITE is looking for a qualified Principal Contract Manager for one of its clients.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

The company started out as a hardware/software vendor, but over time added more subscription-based services.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Details

Job Title: Principal Contract Manager

Location: Oakland, CA

Work Type: Full Time Direct Hire • Work Mode: Hybrid

Base pay range: $135,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Full-time direct hire position, hybrid work arrangement with assigned location Oakland General Office (OGO). General expectations for working days in OGO are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationship management for critical system integration partners.
• Advise senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.
• Negotiate complex contract issues independently.
• Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and improve existing business processes within the department to meet goals.
• Ensure alignment with key stakeholders and act as primary liaison for the contracts team to Legal and other compliance departments (i.e. Risk).
• Provide active guidance, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff and deliver contract management training to stakeholders.
• Track program contracts and associated obligations; analyze contracts for compliance issues.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or non-compliance issues; evaluate and improve compliance programs and procedures.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance; communicate requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare reports on contract compliance activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 9 years of direct experience in a similar role with ability to navigate complex sourcing strategies and contract compliance for large scale digital transformations; Master’s degree in related discipline.
• Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Lean six sigma (green or black belt).
• Experience with QA/QC regarding contract documents; process development and continuous improvement.
• Experience in transmission pipeline construction and utility industry experience.
• Subject matter expertise with contract management, change orders, and negotiation; ability to apply business knowledge and project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution; knowledge of budget, resource allocation, contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications for different audiences; strong analytical, critical, and technical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop reports, models, and simulations; prioritize workload independently based on department goals.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract information systems (e.g. SRM, Ariba, SAP).

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Seniority, Employment Type & Job Function

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Information Technology

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