Contracts Specialist staff

Job Area: Legal Group > Contracts Administration/Management

General Summary:

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support and manage the full lifecycle of moderately complex commercial contracts. In this role, you will draft, negotiate, and administer agreements that align with internal policies and support strategic business objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely execution and fulfilment of contractual obligations, while identifying and mitigating risks throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering a variety of agreements (MSAs, SOWs, renewals, amendments, etc.)
• Negotiate legal and business terms with suppliers and secure necessary internal approvals
• Apply strong knowledge of contract law, business risk, and procurement policies to ensure sound agreements
• Maintain contract records, ensure contract database accuracy, and manage centralized storage
• Provide timely, accurate responses to stakeholder inquiries regarding contract terms and obligations
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and internal stakeholders across regions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize contract management processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Business, Political Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience in contract administration (drafting, reviewing, negotiating complex procurement contracts)
• OR
• Associate's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years working on strategic sourcing or indirect procurement deals (e.g., HR, IT, software, marketing, services)
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., CLM systems)
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes (RFx, negotiations, supplier performance, cost analysis)
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, executive-level reporting, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience supporting contracts in the Asia-Pacific region
• High attention to detail, business acumen, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently on assigned contracts with some supervision
• Accountable for individual deliverables; decisions may affect contract timelines and business outcomes