Contract Manager

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• LLB, LLM, or BCL or equivalent

• Telecom Network or IT experience

• Minimum of 6 years related experience in contract management or sourcing position

• Demonstrated experience negotiating & managing agreements with significant annual spend

• Excellent, concise drafting skills that avoids ambiguity and inaccuracy

• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills 

• Self-starter with ability to work independently 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Strong issue resolution and negotiation skills 

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables in a very dynamic and variable environment where business assumptions fluctuate frequently

• Strong understanding of procurement contract clauses and principles. 

• Strong understanding of procurement contract risks and how to mitigate those risks.

• Excellent contract drafting skills in Statements of Work (SOW) 

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Desired Qualifications and Experience: 

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) 

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management, or equivalent

• Certifications from the National Contract Management Association, or equivalent: 

 Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) 

Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) 

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute

• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification.