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What you'll be doing...This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Sourcing and work closely with US Sourcing Managers and Contract Managers regarding job responsibilities.
The Contract Manager's primary responsibility is expertise in negotiation and administration of various complex contracts. Responsibilities include managing all ad-hoc and ancillary legal documents, establishing and maintaining Supplier relationships, monitoring and completing contract close-out, extension, or renewal, as appropriate, and providing contract-related issue resolution both internally and externally. Additionally, the role involves guiding the CSE for contract execution.
You will manage stakeholder engagement with US contract management directors, CSEs, and business teams.
The Contract Manager has the following specific responsibilities:
Support and provide guidance to the team on strategic sourcing projects and prioritize sourcing projects within the region for resource planning by liaising regularly with key stakeholders.
Manage Supplier Contracts by establishing and maintaining contractual and business relationships with vendors, monitoring contract compliance, and solving operational issues with vendors (e.g., quality, delivery, and service issues).
Support in implementing Verizon corporate policies, procedures, and programs, acting as an advisor and expert to stakeholders and less experienced staff for elevated issues and problems.
What we're looking for...You can speak technical and legal jargon with the best of them, but you know how to take complex issues and explain them succinctly and simply. You view legal and contract matters through a business lens. You work well with others of varied backgrounds and experiences, seeking to understand their interests and motivations to help build the best mutual outcomes. People see you as someone who puts others at ease and knows how to create agreement among parties while holding your ground on non-negotiables.
You'll need to have:
A law degree.Contract management experience.Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Advanced degree, ideally a JD.Supply chain experience, ideally with technology, services, and infrastructure.Experience negotiating and managing complex agreements with significant budgets, ideally with suppliers.Strong relationship building, influencing, and negotiation skills.Proven communication skills – both verbal and written.Certifications from: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Institute of Supply Chain Management or equivalent (CPSM, CPM), National Contract Management Association or equivalent (CFCM, CCCM, CPCM), Project Management Institute (PMP), Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
Where you'll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
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