Senior Contract Specialist at Solugenix Corp

Senior Contract Specialist
Irvine, CA (Hybrid/Remote)
6-12 Month Contract
Job ID 24-09273

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company in their search for a Senior Contract Specialist. This is a 6-12 month contract opportunity based out of Irvine, CA (Hybrid/Remote).

The Senior Contract Specialist provides support to the Strategic Sourcing department, which provides services to the Client on an enterprise level. The department collaborates closely with internal customers and colleagues to understand business requirements for goods and services and to fulfill those needs, this primarily includes information technology and professional services. The Senior Contract Specialist will focus on the administration, management, and negotiation of complex and/or high-dollar engagements for Infrastructure, Cloud, and Networking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires a minimum of 5-6 years of advanced contracting/sourcing experience with mastery of strategic and tactical procurement principles, practices, and models.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders (including senior leadership), colleagues (e.g. IT, Legal, Risk, etc.) and Suppliers to deliver consistently excellent results and value.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and change while working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage individual project timelines and drive completion of projects under limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills to all audience levels, including the ability to effectively conduct complex project/program meetings and influence others.

• Partners with the business to determine objectives of negotiation (e.g., additional services, optimal value, favourable contract terms, etc.).
• Develops, scopes, constructs, issues, and coordinates requests for Information, Quotation, and Proposal, based on the business requirements.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations of complex contract provisions.
• Partners closely with the business and other subject matter advisors to ensure that the best interests of client are represented in negotiations.
• Evaluates and manages RFX vendor responses and provides analysis and recommendations to the business area.
• Coordinates with Legal, Insurance, and Risk departments to develop complex contracts for sourcing engagements or projects.
• Ensures the terms and conditions in the contract meet the business requirements, helps Business Partners understand contractual implications.
• Responsibilities may also include working with the business areas in developing overall vendor strategy including spend analysis, vendor and product/service research, benchmarking, vendor viability and risk mitigation.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $68.97/hour to $68.97/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client
Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.
For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.