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How You'll Rock the Role

• Review, revise, benchmark, negotiate, and execute master and associated agreements for the procurement of goods and services (predominantly technology-based), with the ability to manage multi-year high value ((USD)M+) or high visibility agreements.
• Measure progress to meet project deadlines and service level objectives.
• Act as an advisor on potential risk and options throughout the contract re-write process; will be responsible for quality assurance in ensuring that contract documents are accurate, complete and cohesive; and will need to undertake such other administrative and analytical duties as may be required from time to time.
• Engage with external IT vendors, as well as internal IT SMEs/Management, Legal/ Privacy, Risk Management, Finance and Vendor Management Office personnel.
• Provide support throughout the vendor sourcing process, including requirements gathering and the management of sometimes complex RFx through to contract execution,
• Manage the acquisition process for products and services via the UMG procurement system, and facilitate resolutions to queries or concerns.
• Ensure adherence to the rules of engagement and best practices for sourcing/negotiation process, and standard/ template contracts and contract terms.
• Monitor Sourcing and Contract Management processes, identifying opportunities to:
• proactively communicate with clients and vendors/providers;
• effectively contain and reduce costs (Cost Avoidance and Cost Reduction)
• efficiently create and administer contracts.
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of technology and the technology industry through the assessment of emerging and changing business and technical needs, as well as industry best practices
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful; can work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to multi-task/work with multiple UMG resources in parallel in order to facilitate expeditious finalization of contracts.
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, especially with respect to contract review and contract/ financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office365 products, and good knowledge of collaboration and contract management tools, such as Zoom, Monday.com, and iCertis; and SAP-based procurement tools.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, a detailed-oriented team player who deals effectively with co-workers and internal clients at all levels.
• Ability to maintain composure, be flexible and re-prioritize work as needed to meet deadlines.
• Excellent client service, written communication and analytical skills.
• High degree of maturity, ethics and professionalism.
• Outstanding problem solving skills and ability to apply the appropriate tools and level of analysis to specific situations.
• Ability to handle diverse, complex assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of technology services and contract terms, within the areas of technology infrastructure, PaaS/ SaaS/ software & end-user services, marketing/ ecommerce, data analytics and governance/ privacy, global security, human resources and finance.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience with sourcing and contracts (negotiation, drafting), legal, or similar role and function.
• Recent experience managing high value sourcing/ RFPs or contract negotiations, and benchmarking and associated data analysis.
• Project Management training preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certifications in Procurement, Negotiation and/or Contract Management.