Procurement Contracting Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement a well-defined, well-documented process to ensure that contractual expectations and objectives are met as it relates to information technology and telecommunications service and material providers.
• Manage the development, negotiation and implementation of major technology and telecommunications related contracts leveraging spend, continuing to re-source recurring contractual commitments on a recurring cycle, manage emergent project work in support of operations, and manage key supplier relationships.
• Work closely with technology and telecommunication firms to ensure warranties, transfer of ownership, and other contractual agreements are met.
• The position has responsibility to assure continuity of supply for all key contracted materials and services.
• Handles technically complex projects and commercial negotiations that occur regularly in support of maintenance and operations.
• The primary responsibilities for this position are the management and administration of contracts for various information technology projects being undertaken including: (a) managing change orders, claims and back charges; (b) asserting warranty claims; (c) developing methods for assessing contractor performance; (d) dispute resolution and (e) implementing the appropriate processes and controls for protecting and preserving the Company's contractual rights and remedies.
• Planning, developing and coordinating innovative contracting strategies and solutions with business unit partners, assisting in clearly and completely defining the scope of work, and assessing the qualifications and capabilities of contractors through RFPs or other processes for $1.5M to $10M contracts.
• Lead all commercial negotiations.
• Provides contract management services across the organization and provides matrixed support to Project Managers and periodic reports to senior Business Unit and Service Company management.
• Acquiring and managing contract management professionals on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. Degree
• Desired: JD, paralegal experience
• 6-10 years large contract management experience.
• 7 years IT and telecommunications service management experience
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, are mandatory
• A sound understanding of technology and telecommunications projects and scheduling.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license required
• Demonstrated ability to:
  
  • appropriately assess contractual risk and implement risk management strategies;
  • implement measures and methods to tie payment to performance;
  • monitor and manage cost and change;
  • define and manage deliverables and respective responsibilities between the Company and the contractor.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.