Contract Specialist

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Technology Finance organization. This role involves managing the entire contract lifecycle (CLM), vendor management, and procurement process , ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment .

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and amendments .
• Participate in vendor sourcing (RFx), supplier recommendations, and contract negotiations .
• Serve as a key point of contact for business partners on contracting matters.
• Analyze company spend to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities .
• Collaborate with Legal, Corporate Accounting, Risk, and Compliance teams on contract reviews and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and report contract status, vendor spend, and cost savings metrics.
• Develop and implement best practices for contracting and vendor management processes.
• Educate and train business partners on Vendor Management Office (VMO) processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and vendor relationship management (preferably within a technology organization).
• Strong knowledge of contracting principles and vendor management best practices .
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat .
• Experience with e-signature tools (Adobe Sign, DocuSign) and spend management tools (SAP, Coupa, Raindrop, etc.) .
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze spend data .
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills .
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to work onsite full-time as per company return-to-work policies.

Role: Legal Entity Management

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Legal Operations

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: Any Postgraduate