Sr. Contracting Analyst - Axelon Services Corporation

Job Title : Contract Manager
Office Location: Remote (Location is flexible talent & experience are the key factors)
Contract Duration: 3 months, with the potential for permanent conversion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Review & Negotiation:

  • Review, revise, and negotiate contracts to ensure they align with business objectives, company policies, and legal requirements.
  • Work closely with suppliers to address commercial terms, data security, data privacy, and legal compliance issues.
  • Provide guidance on contract terms, ensuring compliance with internal standards and policies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on contractual matters, advising on contractual rights, obligations, and interpretation of terms.
  • Collaborate with the procurement category strategy team and other internal teams to support the execution of contracts and resolve performance or contract disputes.
  • Partner with the legal and risk teams to ensure timely review, approval, and reconciliation of contract variations.

• Contract Lifecycle Management:

  • Manage contract repository and ensure visibility of contracts across relevant departments.
  • Monitor critical contract terms to proactively manage renewals, variations, and terminations.
  • Ensure all contracts are communicated clearly and that all parties involved understand the agreed terms before and after execution.

• Process Development & Improvement:

  • Research and recommend improvements to contract policies, procedures, and clause libraries.
  • Develop and document standardized contract management processes to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Experience & Skills:

  • 5-7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or related fields, with a focus on legal contract matters, business negotiations, and vendor management.
  • Proven success in managing a high volume of contracts and complex procurement projects simultaneously.
  • Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, and Data Processing Addenda.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project plans, contractual terms, and updates to internal stakeholders.

• Project Management & Negotiation:

  • Strong project management abilities with experience managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach to resolving issues and achieving mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including internal departments and external suppliers.
  • A customer-service-oriented mindset, with a focus on meeting the needs of internal stakeholders and ensuring smooth contract execution.

• Education:

  • A Bachelor s degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Bonus Skills:

  • Experience in developing and documenting standardized contract management processes.
  • Familiarity with contract management software and tools.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.