Contract Specialist

You are seeking a Contract Specialist to join the Technology Finance organization in Pune, India. Your role will involve managing the entire contract lifecycle (CLM), vendor management, and procurement process to ensure compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts like NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and amendments. - Participate in vendor sourcing (RFx), supplier recommendations, and contract negotiations. - Act as a key point of contact for business partners regarding contracting matters. - Analyze company spend to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities. - Collaborate with Legal, Corporate Accounting, Risk, and Compliance teams on contract reviews and regulatory matters. - Monitor and report contract status, vendor spend, and cost savings metrics. - Develop and implement best practices for contracting and vendor management processes. - Educate and train business partners on Vendor Management Office (VMO) processes. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 3-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and vendor relationship management (preferably within a technology organization). - Strong knowledge of contracting principles and vendor management best practices. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. - Experience with e-signature tools (Adobe Sign, DocuSign) and spend management tools (SAP, Coupa, Raindrop, etc.). - Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze spend data. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively. - Ability to work onsite full-time as per company return-to-work policies.,