Contract Manager - Senior

Job Purpose

• Manage contract negotiations and administer contracts, systems, procedures, and methods.
• Execute standard contract templates with terms and conditions, engaging in moderately complex negotiations.
• This role requires a strong project management approach and the ability to be a self-starter who is willing to dig in and research without waiting for instruction.
• Negotiate contracts for internal clients for purchases of goods and services.
• Implement assigned sourcing strategies in procurement events.
• Interpret terms and conditions of contractual obligations.
• Handle contract modifications, RFPs, pricing, revisions, and vendor terms.
• Review and administer long-term/blanket purchase contracts.
• Address contract issues and negotiate licensing agreements including renewals and new business.
• Drive negotiations, leveraging key points to meet objectives.
• Administer contracts in line with company and customer policies.
• Interpret and analyze contract documents, coordinating with Legal and Business Units.
• Prepare and execute statements of work.
• Resolve sourcing issues, applying industry knowledge to evaluate new technologies.
• Recommend strategic network architecture planning and network evolution policy decisions.
• Hours will be 9a-5p CST
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree
• JD strongly desired
• A strong understanding of the contracting process and demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Expertise in formatting documents using Word, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in reading and editing content.
• Proven ability to multitask efficiently and manage stress effectively.
• The ideal candidate must be proactive rather than reactive, capable of resolving problems quickly, and must take initiative to address and solve issues.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred strong legal background (such as paralegal certification)
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.