Procurement Contract Specialist
Talascend is currently seeking a Procurement Contract Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Hazelwood, Missouri.
Overview
The Procurement Contract Specialist role is a collaborative, results-oriented position supporting sourcing and contract management activities across indirect categories, including commercial, IT, corporate services, and S&T. The role works with Category Managers to execute supplier contracts through the contract lifecycle management tool (CLM).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and support the documentation of a comprehensive set of processes to provide back-office support to category and contract management through the CLM.
- Collaborate with Legal and the Procurement Team to ensure appropriate application of contracting guidelines for varying contract scenarios.
- Perform strong statement of work (SOW) review and negotiation.
- Communicate clearly with various stakeholders that partner with Procurement.
- Maintain documents and document metadata within the CLM.
- Promote corporate objectives and change initiatives by ensuring the sourcing team supports overall company direction and growth.
- Work efficiently and prioritize tasks based on corporate objectives and needs.
- Monitor Procurement and end user compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or contract management (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of indirect procurement (preferred).
- Intermediate to expert level skills with regard to CLM tool utilization, contract management, and deadline management.
- Experience with IntelAgree or other CLM (preferred).
- Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to interface with internal stakeholders and suppliers using strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
- Solid multi-phase project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project management experience in a corporate and/or professional services environment.
- Experience with IntelAgree or other CLM.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.