Overview:
The Contract Professional performs formal management of contracts with low to medium
complexity, so that projects and ongoing operations are delivered safely, with quality, within
budget, and on time.
What you will be doing?
~ Review and manage contractual obligations of the parties and provide continual review
to ensure that all terms and conditions are met;
monitor contract performance,
including the reporting and status of contractor and our clients deliverables.
~ Engage with applicable stakeholders and Contract Management to support resolution of
contract issues, including change management, contract disputes and claims management / resolution.
~ Perform day to day contract management activities including, but not limited to,
attending and/or chairing progress meetings, preparing and issuing meeting minutes,
monitoring schedules, expediting, drafting of change documents as required, facilitate
change processes, negotiations, support negotiation of claims and disputes as required,
forecasting, accrual reporting, validation of payment requests, tracking of contract
submittals and other deliverables, monitor document controls and contract interpretation.
~ Assists in the design and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance vendor
management and optimize our clients contract spend.
~ Perform contract management activities by applying excellent knowledge of contract
management practices while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
~ Ensure our clients and suppliers fulfill their contractual obligations by monitoring contract
performance, identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues, and
communicating with stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize supplier performance.
~ Establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between suppliers, stakeholders, and
our clients supply chain organization through activities such as timely communication,
resolution of issues, and relevant reporting enabling the successful implementation of
sourcing initiatives.
~ Forecast, monitor, and report on contract usage to ensure our clients contract and
finance control policies and budget requirements are met.
~ Provide guidance and advice to client groups in the sourcing, procurement, and
management of goods and services contracts using good knowledge of public sector
procurement law, and the application of supply chain concepts to get the best value for
our client.
What you need to have?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent
- A minimum five (5) years of contract management work experience.
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken