Ideal candidate should:

• Hold a Masters degree in Business Administration, LLB will be an added advantage. Specialization in Contract Management (All Type of Contracts).
• Have 6+ years of relevant work experience, at least 5 years in Contract Management.

Job Description

• Participate in and lead the contractual negotiations forums / meetings with suppliers in which the sourcing resources participate.
• Responsible for preparing supplier contracts and managing the overall Contract administration cycle from the point a request is initiated, the tender is issued, till the point a contract is signed in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
• Prepare contracts and related documents; work in coordination with procurement guidelines, end user teams, Taxation, Treasury and Legal guidelines.
• Follow-up and Expediting: liaise with supplier and internal parties for contract finalization within stipulated timelines and ensure timely printing of documents and adherence to timelines.
• Manage archival and maintenance of all contracts and related documents.
• Risk Management: Outline legal and contractual risks in contracts and take effective risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure 100% internal audit compliance.
• Endure best working capital practices to ascertain all commercial decisions are based strictly confirming to the saving targets.
• Promote cost effective quality purchases of goods and services to end users, by utilizing innovative methods in carrying out negotiations.
• Analyze purchase requisitions, develop RFP/RFQ strategy, review commercial bids and prepare Purchase Orders for assigned departments.
• Prepare logical Quotation Evaluation statements adhering to the SOPs as laid down w.r.t Technical Commercial aspects.
• Prepare cases by making comparative statements business case for approvals covering financial / commercial variable comparisons, Technical specification comparisons and other essential aspects such as delivery time, warranty, quality etc.

Essential Skills:

• Working knowledge to draft legal agreements, settlements, performance surety bond/guarantees
• Working experience to drive results out of dead lock contractual negotiations
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective verbal written communication
• Sound problem solving decision making skills
• Proficiency in Oracle Finance and MS Office Suite

Desirable Skills:

• Sound Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams