eTeam · 17 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Providence, RI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expeTeam is seeking a Contract Specialist to act as a primary resource within the Strategic Procurement & Contracts team. The role involves processing contractual agreements, supporting multiple commodities, and negotiating terms in compliance with university standards and policies.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Review, draft, negotiate, approve, and prepare contract agreements as requested via the Contract Management (BCM) system
Serve as a liaison between campus partners, departmental stakeholders, supplier contracting representatives, and Brown subject matter experts
Establish and improve communication channels with campus partners to provide guidance on contract review and best practices
Negotiate agreements with suppliers in accordance with Brown policies and procedures
Identify potential problems or risks and provide workable alternative solutions in structuring contracts
Maintain relationships with key campus stakeholder groups and identify appropriate stakeholders for specific contract discussions
Perform research and gather information as needed
Promote compliance with Brown policies and procedures and state and/or federal regulations
Perform responsibilities related to the Contract Manager Role within the Jaggaer Contract Lifecycle Management System
Assist in monitoring contract request intake queue and determining appropriate routing/reviewing office
Maintain working knowledge of Brown’s contract management system and training documentation
Monitor shared Contracts email box to respond to or redirect inquiries
Examine contract records in the management system for accuracy and completeness
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of contract experience, paralegal desired
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in leading contract negotiations and achieving mutual agreements between parties
IT and technical contract experience
Attention to detail
Aptitude working with document management systems
Contract negotiation experience with strong influencing and persuasive talents
Strong analytical skills with close attention to detail
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
High integrity and strong ethics
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of applicable commercial contracting concepts and legal terms
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working collaboratively across a diverse organization
Experience in handling procurement-specific concerns of users and suppliers related to contract management
Preferred
Paralegal expertise
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to multitask
Strategic thinking
Contract negotiating skills
Company
eTeam
eTeam is a staffing agency that also provides payrolling services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Swetta Bhatt
CEO APAC & India
Aanchal Thakur
Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
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