Contract Specialist

IT
Hyderabad
1 week ago
$ - $

Full Time

Location: Pune, India

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.