Contract Specialist Lead

Job description

The Contract Specialist Lead manages the end to end contract process with all contracting stakeholders. He/she is a key contact for the stakeholders during the process

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·  Is accountable for the end to end contract management process (elaboration, approval, signature…) of contract in a wide variety of contexts
·  Analyzes each request to determine the category of agreement (L1, L2, and L3) or checks the relevance of the category requested by the buyer
·  Checks if request/need can be addressed through existing agreement (MSA) when the buyer is not involved
·  Identifies or helps requester/buyer identify the appropriate template for L2/simple agreement (at bidding step if needed)
·  Helps the requester to complete the contract request form (if needed)
·  Selects completes & negotiates L2/simple contracts within the limits of the guidelines provided by legal
·  Ensures all open points related to the contract are addressed by the appropriate stakeholder
·  Initiates and monitors the internal contract approval workflow, i.e. follow-up timely signature of the CAF
·  Sends the final/execution copy to internal & external parties for signature
·  Is in charge of the storage of the signed contract and safekeeping of signed originals
·  Masters, the new contracting approach to re-qualify a request (if needed)
·  Contributes to handle any amendments, renewal, etc… upon instructions from requester/buyer/contract owner
·  Assists requester on any question related to contract management process
·  Is support on complex situations with potential blocking points based on experience (if needed)
·  Provides contract management training to new Contract Specialists (if needed).

Project management and continuous improvement

·  Ensures the contracting process is compliant with global & local internal policies
·  Identifies optimization areas based on stakeholders feedbacks and his/her own experience
·  Contributes to the deployment and continuous improvement of contract processes, tools & templates
·  Monitors and supervises the contracting reporting activity
·  Contributes to the training of junior contract specialists on his/her expertise area
·  Other tasks as designated by Head of CCoE.

Experience & knowledge:  

At least 3 years experience in contract management for multinational companies

English Upper-intermediate

Core competencies:

Contract management expertise

·  Demonstrates good knowledge of contract management tools, processes, and relevant internal policies.

Soft skills

·  Has good communication skills in language(s) used for contracts in the region (written & verbal)
·  Demonstrates excellent typing skills in language(s) used for contracts in the region
·  Is familiar with all Microsoft applications
·  Is self-motivated, well organized, hard-working, detail-minded, clear thinker, quick learner, team player, well-inclined towards change and has the ability to work under pressure

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.