Senior Technology Procurement Operations Specialist

IDP Connect

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3 months ago
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Exp: 5-7 Years

Chennai, India

Job Description

The Senior Technology Contract Management Specialist (TCMS) is responsible for creating, reviewing, enhancing, and executing contract management procedures to satisfy operational goals for technological solutions and services.

The TCMS function is responsible for contract management tasks ranging from contract drafting, in conjunction with IDP Legal, and negotiation to technology procurement procedures. These responsibilities include tailoring SOWs, Master Service Agreements, Reviewing Vendor Head Agreements, contract terms, agreeing on RACI & pricing tables, and obtaining leadership approvals.

Key accountabilities

Commercial Acumen and Strong Legal Communication skills

A strong understanding of technology procurement contracts, procurement patterns, typical clauses, and contract structures.
Bring your understanding of technology and software procurement contracting to ongoing procurement.
Bring demonstrable commercial acumen to the structuring of procurement contracts.

Structured Conformance to Policy and Process

Compliance with IDP Procurement and Delegation of Authority policies
Compliance with IPD Technology Budget and Procurement procedures

Technology Procurement Facilitation

Engagement in all procurement activities for the assigned portfolio.
Accurate and timely entry and maintenance of contract data in IDP Systems
Organize and track contractual documentation between IDP and vendors.
Processing of Purchase Requests and Invoices.

Contract Management

Responsible for creating and carrying out plans for managing contracts.
Responsible for serving as a point of contract escalation for the settlement of contractual problems.
Implement a structured approach to contract evaluations, including needs analysis, contract modifications, renewals, and extensions.
As part of the procurement lifecycle, category, and source delivery functions, offer advice and opinion on new contracts.
Track, measure, report, and evaluate vendor performance in the context of contractual obligations.
Support technology teams, procurement teams, and others in ushering contracts, orders, and other documents through purchasing workflows.

Process Improvement

Continuously evaluate processes and outcomes for improvement. Formalize, communicate, and educate key stakeholders to improve the value of technology procurement capability.
Support ad hoc projects related to the contract management needs of the technology organization.
Support special projects such as contract process audits, reporting, targeted process improvements, and research.

Required experience

Essential requirements

Demonstrated understanding and ability to communicate the contract needs of the Technology Procurement for IDP.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities. The ability to prepare concise and outcome-based agreements that truly meet the objectives of the engagement.
Ability to design, prepare, and deliver training that uplifts the organisation s understanding of Technology Procurement Contracts
Demonstrated expertise managing and leading contracts in the Technology Procurement competency.
Has a good eye for contract risk mitigation and contract compliance.
Detail-oriented and complete contract agreement authoring skills.
Utilize contract negotiation methods and understand how to best prepare for contract negotiations with external and internal stakeholders.
Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent critical thinking skills, as well as the capacity to make sound decisions and handle problems quickly and effectively.
Proven contract management experience
Strong stakeholder management abilities. Executive-level communication abilities are required.
Procurement negotiation experience at the enterprise level in many technology categories.
Preferably, a degree in Law

Desirable requirements