Sun Technologies · 10 hours ago
Contract Management Specialist
Providence, RI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hrSun Technologies is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to manage contract agreements for their clients. The role involves reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and preparing contracts, while also serving as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements.
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Responsibilities
Review, draft, negotiate, approve, and prepare contract agreements as requested and submitted via the Client Contract Management (BCM) system. Apply university’s standard terms and conditions prior to routing agreements for execution in accordance with university policy
Serve as a liaison between campus partners, departmental stakeholders, supplier contracting representatives, and Client subject matter experts and perform internal and external review functions in BCM
Establish and improve communication channels with campus partners to better provide guidance and advice on basic contract review and best practices to assist them with understanding risks associated with their contracts and be able to make recommendations to mitigate such risks
Negotiate agreements with suppliers in accordance with Client policies and procedures while leveraging subject matter experts as needed
Represent Client’s best interests to outside parties concerning terms and conditions of product and service business agreements/contracts
Identify potential problems or risks and provide workable alternative solutions in the structuring of contracts to meet desired objectives and avoid unnecessary costs should a dispute arise in the course of the contractual relationship
Maintain relationships with key campus stakeholder groups (e.g. Office of the General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Information Technology, the Office of the Vice President for Research, University Communications, etc.) and identify appropriate stakeholders for specific contract discussions/negotiations
Perform research and gather information as needed
Work with other SPC team members to understand categories of goods and services for which contracts are needed and to coordinate contract reviews in these areas
Work with insurance staff to understand and communicate Client’s insurance requirements to ensure compliance and appropriate risk allocation
Promote compliance with Client policies and procedures and state and/or federal regulations, and provide advice to campus partners regarding Client policies and procedures and other information as it relates to their contract activities
Perform responsibilities related to the Contract Manager Role within the Jaggaer Contract Lifecycle Management System
Assist in monitoring contract request intake queue and determining appropriate routing/reviewing office
Maintain working knowledge of Client’s contract management system and training documentation
Monitor shared Contracts email box to respond to or redirect inquiries to the appropriate resource
Examine contract records in the contract management system for accuracy and completeness
Endorse, advocate, and educate users on the use of DocuSign feature in BCM
Qualification
Required
Experience in contract management, including reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and preparing contract agreements
Ability to apply standard terms and conditions in accordance with university policy
Strong communication skills to serve as a liaison between campus partners and stakeholders
Experience in negotiating agreements with suppliers
Ability to identify potential problems or risks in contracts and provide alternative solutions
Experience maintaining relationships with key stakeholder groups
Research skills to gather information as needed
Ability to work collaboratively with team members to understand categories of goods and services for contract needs
Knowledge of insurance requirements and risk allocation
Understanding of compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Experience with contract management systems, specifically the Jaggaer Contract Lifecycle Management System
Ability to monitor contract request intake and ensure accuracy in contract records
Experience with DocuSign or similar electronic signature tools
Benefits
Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
401(k)
Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
Company
Sun Technologies
Sun Technologies is Bringing Strategic Innovation and Technology to our clients.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2024-04-09
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