Job Description:Ability to review, redline contracts related to Professional Services, Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services, Cloud & Telecom related contracts (i.e.: Master Software/Hardware Agreements, ELAs, Cloud Agreements, etc.)Providing end-to-end administrative support for technology contractsAbility to redline contracts to facilitate negotiationsAbility to collaborate with various internal stakeholders on all requirements and work with Legal, Information Security, and Risk Management on contract negotiationsCandidate must have strong negotiation skills when dealing with vendorsCandidate must be good at analysing business terms and conditions with vendors via phone and/or email to ensure minimum risk related to Guardian purchasesEnsuring all contracts for legal review are organized, validated, and include all supporting documentationMaintaining updated contract repositoryWorking with internal customers and partners such as legal and business owners, to optimally structure contracts. Scheduling regular meetings with internal requestors to review expiring contracts investigate renewal options for cost savings opportunitiesStrong ability to execute against the set standards and follow policies, best practices, and process to ensure complianceAbility to explain contract terms to internal business partners to ensure they are compliant with contractsHelp to develop processes and tracking mechanisms to measure and report on complianceMeeting regularly with Legal teams to review and set priorities for all contracts and provide project status and analysis throughout the contract life cycle.Providing continuous improvement recommendations to streamline   current vendor sourcing/contracting process.Staying abreast of current industry contracting practices and supplier landscape.Obtain savings and cost avoidance in contracts.Consistently monitor and validate data regularly to report on compliance issues. Develop processes if they do not exist for specific vendors to ensure compliance.Functional SkillsDemonstrable understanding of the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities.Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters.Experience in working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools, including contract creation, review, tracking, and repository management to streamline legal and procurement processAbility to interact effectively with various departments such as Sourcing, Legal, Information Security, Risk ManagementAbility to plan, organize and carry out multiple related sourcing and contracting activities simultaneously.Demonstrates self-awareness, embraces feedback, and has appropriate sense of urgency.Excellent Verbal and Written Communications.

EducationBachelor’s degree in Law (BALLB/LLB)Experience10+ years’ experience

Work time: Shift (12 PM to 9PM)

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Gurgaon

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