Contracting Specialist
LanceSoft, Detroit, MI, United States
Job Description:
Responsible for developing contract negotiations strategies and performing contract negotiations for services and IT software.
Prepare contractual provisions and administer contract proposals. Negotiate commercial contracts with vendors.
Focus on continuous improvement in vendor and client relations.
Evaluate requests and requirements, identify risks, develop negotiation strategies, facilitate, and negotiate contracts with vendors, and issue purchase orders.
Develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and manage master contracts. Negotiate Statement of Work (SOW), Amendments, Master Agreement Contracts and Supplier Paper. Negotiate regulatory and compliance related contractual agreements (BAAs, government services, etc.).
Required Skills;
Ensure product or service descriptions are compliant (PHI, PII, BAA). Develop service level agreements for key customers and suppliers. Ensure compliance with customer SLA and that pricing is consistent with sourced pricing. Develop reporting and metrics. Partner with the business, Legal, Insurance, Audit and Procurement in terms of formulating a negotiation strategy for contractual agreement. Collaborate with Business Development, Procurement Consultants and Specialists related to a contracting and negotiation strategy. Develop negotiation strategies and assemble fact-based cases for use with suppliers
Education:
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. A Juris Doctorate is helpful, therefore preferred. Four (4) years of contract negotiating experience required with two years experience negotiating business contractual terms, strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.) affiliation preferred. Contract Management Certification
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Required Skills;
Ensure product or service descriptions are compliant (PHI, PII, BAA). Develop service level agreements for key customers and suppliers. Ensure compliance with customer SLA and that pricing is consistent with sourced pricing. Develop reporting and metrics. Partner with the business, Legal, Insurance, Audit and Procurement in terms of formulating a negotiation strategy for contractual agreement. Collaborate with Business Development, Procurement Consultants and Specialists related to a contracting and negotiation strategy. Develop negotiation strategies and assemble fact-based cases for use with suppliers
Education:
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. A Juris Doctorate is helpful, therefore preferred. Four (4) years of contract negotiating experience required with two years experience negotiating business contractual terms, strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred. Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.) affiliation preferred. Contract Management Certification
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.