Contract Specialist Role

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Manpower UK Ltd

Role: Contract Specialist

Location: Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella only)

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Sourcing Initiatives Manager is responsible to assist the Sourcing organization in the negotiation of agreements with GE Aviation Systems suppliers. Applies sound legal and business judgement to identify, analyze, and negotiate contract terms and conditions and other related requirements to mitigate risk.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end contracts negotiation process to meet/exceed business cycle time requirements

• Advise sourcing and business teams on agreement structure, risks, and alternatives
• Manage contract clause libraries and contract databases
• Collaborate with business functions to draft revisions to C64/I64 and appropriate fall backs
• Management of contract template processes, including systematic reviews of templates and playbooks, and incorporation of best contracting practices and provisions
• Assist with educating and training individuals regarding contract processes, policies and procedures, as needed
• Lead process improvement efforts to support the achievement of business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or paralegal certification plus 5+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully towards strict deadlines, as well as independently on multiple, simultaneous assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability