Procurement And Contracts Manager

Summary

Join Finn Partners as their Contracts & Procurement Director! This role requires managing client and supplier contracts, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance. You will develop and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers, negotiate contract terms, and manage contract templates. The ideal candidate possesses strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in procurement. This position demands strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Apply now and be part of a team that's making an impact!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, operations or other relevant area
• 4 to 6 years of experience with procurement/contracts
• Significant understanding of legal terminology and business contract principles and procedures
• Ability to identify risk and ensure compliance while reviewing and executing contracts
• Well versed in tenants of business insurance and insurance terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and stakeholder relationship management skills to engage others, build consensus and resolve issues
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of leading practices in procurement and strategic sourcing as well as operational models for shared service programs
• Familiarity with multi-state and international supplier/vendor laws
• Proficient computer skills with advanced skills on MS Office applications including Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage the client master service agreements (MSAs) and confidentiality agreements: understand desired terms/outcomes of such agreements and modify agreements accordingly, particularly to mitigate risk to the agency
• Develop and maintain relationship with each client’s legal and/or procurement representatives
• Develop and manage contracts for the procurement of goods and services from suppliers, including freelancers/independent contractors and vendors; negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc
• Vet business classifications of suppliers and independent contractors
• Manage contract templates; stay abreast of changes in laws that affect contract provisions and update contract templates accordingly
• Address contract questions from colleagues; explain basic terms and conditions
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvement
• Work with client-facing team members to support negotiations and contract formation activities for medium to high complexity contracts
• Deliver and coordinate counsel and advise on business insurance while working to manage and mitigate risk to Finn Partners. Advise and review Certificate of Insurance requirements with supplier and client agreements. Determine if suppliers have proper coverage and limits of liability. Provide guidance on Certificates of Insurance issued by Finn Partners in connection with client MSAs, events, etc
• Provide administrative support for client audits, required reporting with the U.S. government agencies, general internal compliance, and special projects

Preferred Qualifications

Legal background/experience