Senior Contracts Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Manager for an opportunity in Fort Collins, CO!

Position Title: Senior Contracts Manager

Location: Fort Collins, CO Anticipated Start Date: 4/8/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)] [TEMP TO HIRE], [HYBRID] Pay Range: $35 to $40/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field. Master's degree is a plus. 7+ years of contract management and/or strategic outsourcing management Experience with SAP/Ariba contracts management system is a plus. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Familiar with procurement processes, bidding regulations and policies, supplier management processes, etc. Adhere to reporting deadlines and complete work assignments in an accurate and timely manner. Self-motivated with ability to focus on tasks and projects with limited to no supervision. Excellent logical thinking and data analysis, able to identify business issues through data and provide relevant solutions. Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

Job Description:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for performing a wide variety of contract management including contract processing, administration and management of contract files and related workflows, negotiating contracts; drafting and editing master agreements, statements of work, contract amendments, and other contract-related documents. This role will work closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering/Quality, and Factory Operations to support the approval and execution of contract documents. The Contracts Manager will manage the contract lifecycle until close and provide consistent and standardized reporting for the organization. The Contracts Manager will report to the manager of the Contracts and Strategic Program Management team.

Responsibilities:

Leads negotiations, creates, prepares, issues contracts using contract templates. Main job: To execute and negotiate top level manufacturing master agreements. Drafts, reviews, edits and negotiates various contract types and amendments. Prepares complex statement of work, contract amendments, revisions, and prepares contract briefs summarizing key contract terms. Interprets and applies contracting principles, applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures. Ensures that deals are appropriately papered, contract provisions are adhered to, and business records are maintained. Partners with commodity managers within the procurement organization to ensure proper contract process initiation and approval process is followed as well as provide guidance/consultation to those commodity managers as necessary on contractual terms. Tracks contractual obligations and administers contract trigger events. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords:

Contracts Manager, strategic outsourcing management About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solution supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will