Strategic Partnerships & Contracts Lead (Ops)

Aquent (United States); Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an experienced operational professional to serve as a bridge between internal teams and external suppliers, driving efficiency and strategic partnerships for technology initiatives in Redmond, WA. You will manage supplier relationships, draft agreements, and optimize business processes to ensure successful project delivery.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years in business development or supplier management, with strong contract negotiation and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in business development, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven experience reviewing contracts, cost proposals, and managing partner relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and interpersonal capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage external suppliers for outsourcing, development, and software/cloud needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, cloud orders, and software contracts.
• Establish and maintain seamless communication channels across business units and project teams.
• Review cost proposals, contract supplements, and set up project work breakdown structures.
• Maintain the storage, retrieval, and reporting of project communications data and business metrics.
• Track blocking issues and collaborate with deal stakeholders to drive timely resolutions.
• Support post-deal governance, executing plans across business, technical, and operational teams to measure results against defined success metrics.
• Document best practices, establish business processes, and maintain key team tools to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Business development

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Aquent is seeking an experienced operational professional to serve as a bridge between internal teams and external suppliers, driving efficiency and strategic partnerships for technology initiatives in Redmond, WA. You will manage supplier relationships, draft agreements, and optimize business processes to ensure successful project delivery.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years in business development or supplier management, with strong contract negotiation and MS Office