Specialist - Contract Services

About GEP GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, and leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy, and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us. Are you one of us? GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a diverse work team. For more information, please visit us on <GEP.com> or check us out on <LinkedIn.com>. Specialist - Contract Services Responsibilities : Draft/Review/redline/negotiate mid-complexity contracts (e.g. MSA, SOW, Amendments and Change Orders, etc.) on behalf of the client independently or along with other stakeholders and secure favorable positions for the client. Ensure high-quality levels in process delivery by quality-checking deliverables Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle management activities, including recording fully executed agreements into the contract database, managing renewals, extensions, renegotiation, amendments, and termination of contracts, etc. Provide information and documentation for audit and reporting purposes. Support the lead in implementing and sustaining processes for efficiency and effectiveness Contribute to contracts management excellence through continuous innovation and improvement in contract management processes etc. Primary Skills / Minimum Qualifications : 2+ yrs of relecant experience. In-depth knowledge of legal concepts, contractual terms and constructs. Deep sense of ownership and ability to work seamlessly within a team. Good analytical and comprehension skills. Knowledge of quality mgt. systems and industry best practices on implementation. Knowledge of procurement / contract management tools. Strong interpersonal skills and high degree of awareness to be able to face client, suppliers, internal stakeholders Able to anticipate client needs and build strong business relationships. Detail-oriented and analytical minded Proficient in MS Office, especially in Word & Excel, ability to quickly learn software solutions and contract management tools (e.g.Ariba, ONYX, SMART)