Job title: associate manager, software contracts and vendors
we are seeking a professional to lead the negotiation, execution, management, and compliance of it hardware and software contracts. This role involves ensuring that all contracts align with organizational goals and legal requirements while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
responsibilities and accountabilities:
* contract negotiation: lead negotiations for software and hardware contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with our objectives.
* contract management: oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and execution to renewal and termination, using enterprise tools such as servicenow, ariba, and aravo.
* requirements gathering: work with stakeholders to ensure requirements are adequately documented and shared with vendors.
* vendor relationship management: build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers, addressing any issues or concerns that may arise.
* escalations: escalate issues and/or questions to more senior members of the contracting team.
* risk assessment: identify and assess risks associated with contracts and develop strategies to mitigate them.
* collaboration: work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on contract scope, terms, and service delivery.
* performance monitoring: monitor vendor performance against contract terms and service level agreements (slas), ensuring compliance and addressing any discrepancies.
* documentation and reporting: maintain accurate records of contracts and related documentation and provide regular reports to management on contract status and performance.
* procure-to-pay support: support procure-to-pay processes, including purchase order creation/changes and resolution of accounting issues.
required qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, law, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience negotiating, executing, and managing software and hardware contracts.
* 2+ years of experience managing relationships with vendors, with a strong understanding of vendor governance structure, processes, and best practices.
* fluency in english (written/spoken).
* strong negotiation skills.
* strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
* familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to it contracts.
* proficiency in microsoft excel.
* proficiency in contract management software and tools, including ariba.
preferred qualifications:
* advanced degree.
* consulting experience.
* csam certification (certified software asset manager).
* experience working in the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
* experience with software asset management tools.
working environment: hybrid work arrangements from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with astellas' responsible flexibility guidelines.