DHL Supply Chain
VP Commercial Contract Management Americas
DHL Supply Chain, Westerville, Ohio, United States, 43082
Job Description
Leads and directs activities of the Commercial Contract Management function in the Americas involving contractual negotiations and commercial obligations arising from services performed by DSC for its customers. Assesses contractual relationships and provides support to all business teams to determine DSCs overall commercial position and negotiation strategy; trains the business on commercial and contractual matters; actively coordinates with Legal Services for the Americas region concerning workload, budget, overall functional planning and administration; participates in setting global objectives supporting Legal Services activities related to customer contracts; is responsible for carrying out contract protocol within the region; manages the contracts database within the region and assists with global effort; also responsible for leveraging AI and technology to streamline output of the CCM team to deliver services with maximum efficiency and at a lower cost where appropriate; engages with Legal Services and Risk Management regarding standard and non‑standard risks and overall risk profile; personally actively negotiates regarding global customers/contracts; actively participates in the global Supply Chain Legal Practice Group.
Responsibilities
Overall management of function, coordination with legal services function and risk management; global coordination
Assessment of business profile; project objectives; risk/reward profile; compliance with contract protocol; preparation of contract summaries; escalation of non-standard risks
Facilitate and manage internal process, reviews and associated communications internally and externally
Facilitate and manage legal counsel participation and other functional resources participation in contract negotiations
Ensures appropriate training is delivered to the business
Provides direction and communicates on CCM goals & objectives
Completion of customer contracts, prior to business start-up and within DHL approved contract protocol
Appropriate escalation of non-standard risks as outlined in contract protocol
Application of a consistent contractual process across business divisions within the region and transfer of best practice globally
Performs Other Duties As Required
Required Education and Experience
BA or BS Degree in Business or Relevant Field, required
JD degree and relevant experience, preferred
Master’s Degree in Business or Relevant Field, preferred
15+ years of experience with contract negotiations and development, required
General business knowledge and administrative skills including finance, operations, regulatory, legal concepts, and risk management, required
Proven ability to lead and manage team of professionals engaged in complex transactions and projects, required
Benefits and Culture Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Contract
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Responsibilities
Overall management of function, coordination with legal services function and risk management; global coordination
Assessment of business profile; project objectives; risk/reward profile; compliance with contract protocol; preparation of contract summaries; escalation of non-standard risks
Facilitate and manage internal process, reviews and associated communications internally and externally
Facilitate and manage legal counsel participation and other functional resources participation in contract negotiations
Ensures appropriate training is delivered to the business
Provides direction and communicates on CCM goals & objectives
Completion of customer contracts, prior to business start-up and within DHL approved contract protocol
Appropriate escalation of non-standard risks as outlined in contract protocol
Application of a consistent contractual process across business divisions within the region and transfer of best practice globally
Performs Other Duties As Required
Required Education and Experience
BA or BS Degree in Business or Relevant Field, required
JD degree and relevant experience, preferred
Master’s Degree in Business or Relevant Field, preferred
15+ years of experience with contract negotiations and development, required
General business knowledge and administrative skills including finance, operations, regulatory, legal concepts, and risk management, required
Proven ability to lead and manage team of professionals engaged in complex transactions and projects, required
Benefits and Culture Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Contract
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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