Senior Contract Specialist

Company: Solugenix Corp
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 14, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Contract Specialist

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Irvine or Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
24-Month Contract
Job ID 25-09451

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company, in their search for a Senior Contract Specialist. This is a 24-month contract opportunity based out of Irvine or Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid).

The Senior Contract Specialist provides support to the Procurement department, which provides services for the client on an enterprise level. The department works closely with internal customers and colleagues to understand business requirements for goods and services and to fulfill those needs in all areas of indirect spending; this includes information technology, professional services, facilities, equipment, and supplies. The Procurement Specialist will focus on the administration, management, and negotiation of complex and/or high-dollar acquisitions in these areas.

Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of 5-6 years of advanced contracting/sourcing experience with mastery of strategic and tactical procurement principles, practices, and models.
Bachelor's degree and CPSM certification are preferred but not required.
Experience in other disciplines is preferred but not required (e.g., Finance, Sales, Operations, etc.).
For roles focused on information technology, broad knowledge of the technology industry, technologies, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and channel relationships is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills to all audience levels, including the ability to effectively conduct complex project/program meetings and influence others.

Responsibilities: Follows the established procurement protocol to serve each area's needs.
Strategizes, plans, and executes the commercial aspects of that process which includes the RFX process, vendor negotiations, and contracting.
Participates with the business area in overall vendor strategy including spend analysis, vendor and product/service research, benchmarking, vendor viability, and risk mitigation.
Develops, scopes, constructs, issues, and coordinates requests for Information, Quotation, and Proposal, based on the business requirements.
Evaluates and manages RFX vendor responses and provides analysis and recommendations to the business area.
Conducts bidders' conferences, vendor site visits, and reference checks.
Develop negotiation strategies and lead buy teams through the negotiation of complex contract provisions and total cost of ownership.
Coordinates with Legal, Insurance, and Risk departments in contract development.
Awards and administers contracts; issues purchase orders, statements of work (SOWs), and amendments.
Supports business areas in managing overall vendor performance.
Ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues (e.g., IT, Legal, Risk, etc.), and Suppliers to deliver consistently excellent results and value for stakeholders.
Ability to manage ambiguity and change while working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $68.97/hour to $68.97/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client
Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance-providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.
Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business-it means having a dedicated our financial client focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.

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